EN
In this article, regulations by law regarding change of creditor on the ground of an Assignment Agreement are presented. Previously, the Polish law of obligations was set in Code of Obligations. This Code has been replaced by the regulations contained in the Civil Code which has been in force till now. The Legislator expressly ensures the Debtor the same rights and obligations before and after the Assignment. Particular articles of the Civil Code herein presented give the full image of protection of the debtor. Debt collection agencies in Poland, as main entities in claims trading, are obliged to follow the statutory provisions in order to avoid liability towards the debtor.