Von societas des Römischen Recht zur societas europaea. Kurzer Überblick
From societas of Roman Law to societas europaea: An Overview

Summary/Abstract: The term ,partnership’ generally means persons' association. By moving the focus to the company law, further elements - such asset or responsibility, reveal themselves to be relevant. In such context, an analysis of the societas of Roman law shows the origin of those rights. On the other hand, the continuity between the Roman societas and new figures of companies is represented by the societas europaea, according to the Council Regulation (EC) No 2157/2001 of 8 October 2001. This figure is in fact consistent with the Roman concept of societas and the recovery of the European legal tradition. That is why the whole discussion is concentrated upon the evolution of legal person’s definition.

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