Izabela Skoczen is a researcher at the Department of Legal Theory, Jagiellonian University in Cracow. She works on the application of theories from the philosophy of language to elucidate issues in jurisprudence.

Introduction.- The Strategic Principle And The Maxim Of Selectivity.- Post Gricean Implicature Theories And Their Relevance For The Legal Realm.- Propositionalism And The Law.- The Meaning Of Law.- The Exchange Between Legislature And Courts - Examples Of Strategic Behavior From The Polish Legal System.- General Conclusions.