Słuszność jako klauzula generalna w kodeksie cywilnym (z perspektywy orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego)

Abstract

The paper presents the important role played by the general clauses in the practice of law and the doctrine. The author presents the concept of a general clause, analyzes examples of general clauses in the Polish law, the legal literature, and in historical perspective. He draws attention to the constitutional aspect of the principle of equity, and goes on to discuss the importance of equity by analyzing the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court.