1. Theoretical Basis of Commercial Law Independence
1.1. Connotation and Extension of Commercial Law Independence
The independence of commercial law means that commercial law, as an independent legal department, has independent legal status and independent legal effect. The independence of commercial law includes the independent existence of commercial law, the independent adjustment object of commercial law, the independent adjustment method of commercial law and the independent basic principle of commercial law.
First of all, commercial law exists independently. Commercial law is the sum of legal norms regulating the international commercial transactions and the various relations of international commercial organizations among equal subjects. Commercial law not only regulates property relations, but also commercial agency relations, real rights relations, intellectual property relations and creditor relations. The independent existence of commercial law enables commercial law to better adapt to the needs of market economy and protect the rights and interests of commercial subjects.Secondly, the independent adjustment object of commercial law. Commercial law takes commercial relations as the object of adjustment, which include transnational commercial relations between individuals and transnational commercial organization relations. Commercial relation is the property relation between equal subjects, and it is the most active legal relation in market economy. The independent adjustment object of commercial law enables commercial law to better resolve commercial disputes and maintain market order.Third, the independent adjustment method of commercial law. Commercial law directly adjusts commercial relations, directly stipulates the rights and obligations of commercial subjects in international commercial relations, and directly regulates the behavior of commercial subjects in the field of international commercial affairs. The independent adjustment method of commercial law enables commercial law to better resolve commercial disputes and protect the rights and interests of commercial subjects.Finally, the basic principle of independence of commercial law. The basic principles of commercial law are the basic principles of adjusting commercial relations, including the global principle, the principle of international economic sovereignty, the principle of equality and win-win, the principle of honesty and credit, the principle of security, the principle of development, etc. The independent basic principle of commercial law enables commercial law to better adapt to the needs of market economy and protect the rights and interests of commercial subjects.
The independence of commercial law is an important feature of commercial law as an independent legal department, and an important sign that commercial law is different from other legal departments. The independence of commercial law enables commercial law to better adapt to the needs of market economy, protect the rights and interests of commercial subjects, and promote the development of market economy. Therefore, the independence of commercial law is of great significance to the development of commercial law.
1.2. Relationship between the Independence of Commercial Law and the Independence of Commercial Trials
There is a close relationship between the independence of commercial law and the independence of commercial trial. The independence of commercial law is the basis of the independence of commercial trial. Only the independence of commercial law can guarantee the independence of commercial trial. The independence of commercial law means that commercial law, as an independent legal department, has its own legal standard system, legal principles and legal responsibilities. The independence of commercial legal norms is the premise of independent commercial trials. The independence of commercial legal norms means that in the process of commercial trial, judges need to follow the internal logic and principle of commercial legal norms when interpreting and applying commercial legal norms, rather than being subject to other legal norms. This independence enables commercial trial to deal with commercial disputes more flexibly and fairly, and better safeguard the rights and interests of commercial subjects. On the other hand, the independence of commercial trial is the guarantee of the independence of commercial law. The independence of commercial trial means that commercial trial institutions have independence in organizational structure, power and duties, and can exercise trial functions and powers independently without interference from other power organs. The realization of independent commercial trial can effectively prevent political, administrative and other non-legal factors from interfering with commercial trial, and ensure that commercial trial is just and fair. Only the independence of commercial trial can guarantee the independence and authority of commercial law norms in practical application, so as to realize the independence of commercial law. [
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The relationship between the independence of commercial law and the independence of commercial trial can be discussed in detail from the following aspects:
First of all, the independence of commercial law is the basis of the independence of commercial trial. The independence of commercial law means that commercial law, as an independent legal department, has its own legal standard system, legal principles and legal responsibilities. The independence of commercial legal norms is the premise of independent commercial trials. The independence of commercial legal norms means that in the process of commercial trial, judges need to follow the internal logic and principle of commercial legal norms when interpreting and applying commercial legal norms, rather than being subject to other legal norms. This independence enables commercial trial to deal with commercial disputes more flexibly and fairly, and better safeguard the rights and interests of commercial subjects.
Secondly, the independence of commercial trial is the guarantee of the independence of commercial law. The independence of commercial trial means that commercial trial institutions have independence in organizational structure, power and duties, and can exercise trial functions and powers independently without interference from other power organs. The realization of independent commercial trial can effectively prevent political, administrative and other non-legal factors from interfering with commercial trial, and ensure that commercial trial is just and fair. Only the independence of commercial trial can guarantee the independence and authority of commercial law norms in practical application, so as to realize the independence of commercial law.
Finally, the relationship between the independence of commercial law and the independence of commercial trial is also reflected in the interactive relationship between commercial legal norms and commercial trial practice. The independence of commercial legal norms provides a just and fair basis for commercial trials, and the practice of commercial trials provides valuable experience and materials for the improvement and development of commercial legal norms. This interactive relationship makes the independence of commercial law and the independence of commercial trial complement each other and jointly promote the development and perfection of commercial law.
To sum up, there is a close relationship between the independence of commercial law and the independence of commercial trial. The independence of commercial law is the basis of the independence of commercial trial. Only the independence of commercial law can guarantee the independence of commercial trial. The independence of commercial trial is the guarantee of the independence of commercial law. Only the independence of commercial trial can guarantee the independence and authority of commercial law norms in practical application, so as to realize the independence of commercial law.
1.3. Historical Evolution and Development Trend of Commercial Law Independence Theory
The theory of independence of commercial law originated from Roman law, and was finally established in modern legal system after the development of medieval Europe. The commercial law in Roman law is mainly about trade, contracts, debts and other aspects of the provisions, these provisions to a certain extent reflect the basic principles and laws of commercial activities. With the prosperity of European commerce, the commercial law part of Roman law gradually became an independent legal system.
In medieval Europe, the theory of independence of commercial law was further developed. During this period, commercial activities became an important part of social and economic life in Europe, and commercial disputes were also increasing. To meet the demands of commercial activity, merchants began to create their own courts, which were called “greyfoot courts.” These tribunals are made up of businessmen with a reputation in the industry, and they follow the principles of flexibility, convenience, and efficiency, and apply the common trading habits of the businessmen. This independent commercial adjudication mechanism provides a practical basis for the development of commercial law independence theory.In modern legal system, the independence theory of commercial law has been further perfected. In this period, with the development of social economy, the content of commercial law became more complex, and more professional legal talents were needed to hear commercial cases. Therefore, it is necessary to make commercial trial independent. The independence of commercial trial means that commercial trial has an independent status in the legal system and is not interfered by other trial departments in order to better maintain the stability of commercial relations. The independence of commercial trial is conducive to the practice of the independence theory of commercial law, and also to the perfection and development of commercial law.The development trend of the independence theory of commercial law is mainly reflected in the following aspects: First, the independence theory of commercial law will pay more attention to practice, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and provide a powerful legal basis for resolving practical commercial disputes. Secondly, the theory of independence of commercial law will pay more attention to fairness and justice, emphasizing the fairness and rationality of law to realize social fairness and justice. Thirdly, the independence theory of commercial law will pay more attention to the development and innovation of law to adapt to the development and change of social economy. Finally, the theory of independence of commercial law will pay more attention to international exchanges and cooperation to promote the development and application of the theory of independence of commercial law.
The historical evolution and development trend of the independence theory of commercial law show that the independence theory of commercial law has an important position in the legal system and plays an important role in maintaining the stability of commercial relations and promoting the development of social economy. In the future, the theory of independence of commercial law will be further developed and improved in practice, providing a powerful legal basis for resolving practical commercial disputes. [
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