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.

Programs

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