The Medieval History and Development of Company Law
The Medieval History and Development of Company Law
Author(s): István SándorSubject(s): History, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Economic history, Middle Ages, Law on Economics
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Company; societas; commenda; charter company; regulated company; joint stock company; limited liability;
Summary/Abstract: In the business life, the company is one of the most significant legal instruments for capital collection and conducting trade activity with limited personal liability. The modern company forms have direct antecedents in the medieval laws. The roots of the limited partnership can be recognized in the rules of commenda and the operation of the medieval banking and trading houses had impact on the regulation of modern stock companies. The study aims to give an overview about the origin and development of the company types in the Middle Ages.
Journal: Journal on European History of Law
- Issue Year: 8/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 34-49
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF