Key words
Law of Obligations, Contract, Tort, Liability
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the essential elements and the global framework of the law applicable to obligations arising out of torts, strict liability or contracts.
Topics
The course contains three major parts:Part I studies the law of torts and strict liability.Part II covers contract law.Part III deals with general principles applicable to all obligations, regardless of their legal source (different types of obligations, enforcement and remedies, transfer of obligations, evidence, etc.).
Prerequisites
The knowledge, insights and skills acquired in the course Introduction to Law in the first year.
Final Objectives
Materials used
- A text summarizing the theory of the law of obligations, published by the school.
- A "codex", which is a book containing the most frequently used statutes.
Study costs
The text costs approximately 4.5 Euros; the codex costs 30 to 45 Euros, depending on the edition chosen.
Study guidance
Students can ask questions during class, and the teachers puts questions before the students during class, so that they can constantly monitor their progress. Students can always request a meeting with the teacher if they want to.
Teaching Methods
lectures - home study
Assessment
closed book written examination
Lecturer(s)
Marc Kruithof
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