《国际商法》Partnership Law概要1.pptVIP

May 4,2016 Chapter Eight :Partnership Law Development of Partnership Law The basic concept of partnership is as ancient as the history of collective human activity. Partnerships were known in ancient Babylonia, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Hammurabi’s Code of 2300 B.C. regulated partnerships. During the Middle Ages, much trade between nations was carried on by partnerships. 1. Definition（合伙企业的定义） Development of Partnership Law By the close of the 17th century, the partnership was recognized in the English common law. When the United States became an independent nation and adopted