Wycofania

Wycofania is a Polish legal term referring to the withdrawal or revocation of a previous act, declaration, or decision. It derives from the verb wycofać, meaning to withdraw, retract, or pull back. The precise meaning and consequences of wycofanie depend on the context and the governing legal rules.

In civil law, wycofanie often concerns the withdrawal of a declaration of will, such as an offer or a statement of intent made in negotiations. If the declaration has not yet produced binding effects, a timely wycofanie may restore the status quo ante and prevent formation of a contract. Once the other party has accepted or acted in reliance, the possibility and conditions of withdrawal become more limited and may incur legal consequences, including potential liability for costs or damages.

In administrative and judicial proceedings, wycofanie may refer to withdrawing a filed wniosek (application or petition) or other formal submissions. Such withdrawal generally ends or alters the course of the proceedings, subject to procedural rules and possible time limits.

In the context of products and markets, wycofanie can denote the recall or withdrawal of a product from circulation (wycofanie z obiegu lub z rynku) due to safety or regulatory concerns. This typically entails compliance obligations, notifications to authorities, and informing consumers.

Wycofanie is thus a broad term used across different branches of law and administration to describe retracting an earlier action or statement; the applicable rules determine feasibility and consequences. See also oświadczenie woli, wniosek, pozew, wycofanie z rynku.