Civil Law I: Law of Contractual and Non-Contractual Obligations
Course code
AKJ6299.YK
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Course title in Estonian
Tsiviilõigus I: lepinguliste ja lepinguväliste võlasuhete seadus
Course title in English
Civil Law I: Law of Contractual and Non-Contractual Obligations
ECTS credits
5.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
- Provide an overview of the theory of the law of contractual obligations and the law of non-contractual obligations (Torts) and the fundamental principles of among other things, the signing of contracts, obligations, liabilities, and remedies for breach application, termination of contracts, liability, strict liability, causation, intentional and unintentional torts, compensatory damages and punitive damages.
- To develop a theoretical basis for analyzing legal norms to resolve theoretical and practical problems.
- To develop a theoretical basis for analyzing legal norms to resolve theoretical and practical problems.
Brief description of the course
This course examines the law of obligations by explaining what a contract is and the various contract types. This course in comparative in nature connecting contractual norms in common legal systems and civil legal systems, noting the approaches used in different legal systems in the law of contractual obligations. Key elements to most contracts are covered, along with an explanation of how law governs contractual activity. Topics discussed include enforcement and dispute resolution options, and the critical requirements of a contract. This course will also examine unfair and improper contracts that could be challenged; focus on contract termination, covering breach, voiding and rescission claims; and provide details on special contract situations, including real estate, financing and social contracts. This course also examines non-contractual obligations (tort law) in a comparative nature connecting non-contractual obligations (torts) in common legal systems and civil legal systems. Key elements in non-contractual obligations (torts) are covered, including causation, liability, strict liability, intentional and unintentional torts, and damages.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows and can apply the law of contractual obligations and non-contractual obligations (torts) in common legal systems and in civil legal systems, the basic concepts, basic principles, theories, trends and current issues;
- is able to analyze legal problems and solve legal cases.
- knows and can apply the law of contractual obligations and non-contractual obligations (torts) in common legal systems and in civil legal systems, the basic concepts, basic principles, theories, trends and current issues;
- is able to analyze legal problems and solve legal cases.
Teacher
Steffen Schlinker
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