The Nature of Positive Law is a book written by John Mason Lightwood in 1883. The book is a comprehensive study of the nature of positive law, which is the law that is enacted by a government or other political authority. Lightwood explores the origins of positive law, its relationship to natural law, and the ways in which it is enforced. He also examines the role of judges and lawyers in interpreting and applying positive law, and the impact of positive...