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Promulgation of the Shōhō
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Japan
The Shōhō, Japan's commercial code, was modeled on the German Commercial Code of 1897 with some French influence. It is considered specialized law, taking precedence over the Civil Code when both apply.
The Commercial Code is divided into the General Part, Commercial Transactions, and Merchant Shipping and Insurance. It is modeled on the German Commercial Code of 1897 but with some French influence. The code is considered a specialized law, meaning it takes precedence over the Civil Code if both laws apply.
Sources
- Law of Japan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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