History of the European Obligation Law in Comparative Context 1300-OBLIG_LAW-KPP

Course program includes the following topics:
1. Freedom of contract and its limit,
2. Formation of contract
3. Construction of contrac
4. Defects of consent
5. Breach of contract
6. The effects of supervening events
7. Unjustified enrichment

The above mentioned topics are strictly connected with the European contract and unjustified enrichment law. Every issue is discussed both in historical and comparative dimension, however emphasis is placed on contemporary law. Students are previously asked to study a particular issue at home in order to take a part in discussion conducted by lecturer, especially they should read an indicated chapter of one of the books mentioned bellow. Each student is required to present the development of a particular institution and its contemporary regulation in his own national legal system.

Total student workload

time of the lectures: 15 hours Student should prepare for the discussions that will be held at the lecture (e.g. read at home a paper on a particular topic). It takes about 30 hours.

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student knows the basics of contract law in foreign countries; The fundamental principles of contract law such as freedom of contract are familiar to him; Student has knowledge on the formation of contract, interpretation of contract, defects of consent and breach of contract in German, French, common law and in the systems of law of participants of this course.

Learning outcomes - skills

Student: 1. knows how to make a contract 2. knows how to interpret the declaration of will 3. knows how to execute contractual obligations 4. knows the consequences of various defects of consent 5. is able to compare different solutions in various legal systems 6. has knowledge about the history of contract law

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: 1. knows how to make, interpret and enforce a contract, 2.is capable to advise other people how to make a contract

Teaching methods

The lecture is held in the form of discussion.The lecturer prepares topics for discussion, gives materials to students to read at home and then leads discussion.

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

There are no special prerequisites for participation in this course, however general knowledge on civil law is helpful.

Assessment criteria

There is no final exam. Credits are given on the basis of the assessment of the participant's activity.

Practical placement

There is no professional practice.

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