The participation of Bronisław Hełczyński in the works of the Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland Cover Image

Udział Bronisława Hełczyńskiego w pracach Komisji Kodyfikacyjnej Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
The participation of Bronisław Hełczyński in the works of the Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland

Author(s): Krzysztof Zaorski
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Bronislaw Helczynski; Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland; unification of law; codification of law; Polish Commercial Code from 1934; maritime law;

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns Bronisław Hełczyński (1890–1978), who was a member of the Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland during the period 1928–1939. The author indicates the reasons that may have led to his appointment as a member of the Codification Commission. The study also presents Bronisław Hełczyński’s personal contribution to the work on the unification and codification of the commercial law of the Republic of Poland. The author notes that Hełczyński was one of several lawyers who edited the Polish Commercial Code from 1934. The article also shows his achievements in the development of marine law and insurance law.

  • Issue Year: 17/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 309-344
  • Page Count: 36
  • Language: Polish