General Theory of Private Law
Objectives
In this course, students are expected to understand the fundamental problems of Private Law, to master their main concepts and to know the Portuguese legal rules on the subject. Students should be able to solve hypothetical cases.
General characterization
Code
27145
Credits
8
Responsible teacher
Vítor Neves, Miguel de Azevedo Moura
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - 72
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Theory of Legal Norms
Bibliography
- ALMEIDA, Carlos Ferreira de, Contratos I, 6th ed., Almedina, Coimbra, 2017
- ALMEIDA, Carlos Ferreira de, Contratos V, Almedina, Coimbra, 2017
- PINTO, Carlos Alberto da Mota, Teoria Geral do Direito Civil, 4th ed. by António Pinto Monteiro and Paulo Mota Pinto, Coimbra Editora, Coimbra, 2005
Teaching method
Theoretical-practical classes
Evaluation method
- Final exam;
- Test (optional): the test grade will count 30% if it is higher than the final exam grade.
Subject matter
I Introduction to private law and to the general theory of private law.
II Legal facts and legal transactions.
III General theory of contracts.