Helene Lieser · 1936
Helene Lieser’s 1936 book review of Handelsgesetzbuch nebst Einführungsgesetz und den ergänzenden Gesetzen zum Gesellschaftsrecht assesses the practical usefulness of a compact statutory edition. The eighth edition, revised by Heinrich Höninger and introduced by Max Hachenburg, is presented as already firmly established among practitioners; Lieser’s endorsement rests on familiarity, currency, and ease of consultation rather than extended legal analysis.
Sie enthält alle Gesetzesänderungen bis Januar 1935.
English translation: It contains all legislative amendments up to January 1935.
This precise cutoff anchors the review’s claim to the edition’s usefulness. Lieser then moves from completeness to accessibility: a compilation of laws amending the Commercial Code, a clearly organized introduction, and a detailed subject index facilitate consultation even for foreign readers. The brief review thus links established professional acceptance with concrete editorial aids. Its significance lies in identifying what makes a statutory handbook serviceable across national readerships: current legislation supported by tools that help readers navigate it.
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