Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/19
9
A
IUS/18
9
A
IUS/08
9
A
IUS/01
6
B
IUS/14
9
A
IUS/20
3
F
INF/01
Foreign language
3
E
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/10
9
B
IUS/07
6
B
IUS/17
6
C
IUS/12
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
IUS/04
6
D
-

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
IUS/06
6
B
IUS/06
9
B
IUS/05
9
C
IUS/10
6
C
SECS-P/07
6
C
SECS-P/07
6
B
SPS/09
9
F
-
6
D
-
Final exam
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/10
9
B
IUS/07
6
B
IUS/17
6
C
IUS/12
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
IUS/04
6
D
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
IUS/06
6
B
IUS/06
9
B
IUS/05
9
C
IUS/10
6
C
SECS-P/07
6
C
SECS-P/07
6
B
SPS/09
9
F
-
6
D
-
Final exam
6
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Private Law  (2017/2018)

Teaching code

4S00383

Teacher

Alessandra Cordiano

Coordinator

Alessandra Cordiano

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW

Period

1° periodo di lezioni dal Oct 2, 2017 al Dec 15, 2017.

Lessons timetable Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Objectives
This course, studying the basics, attends to analyze the traditional area of private law, including the most relevant methodological issues. Considering the influence of European Law, the course deepens the knowledge of private law concept under a global prospective of the system.
The teaching will focus on the general part of private law, and on the laws of persons and legal persons, subjective rights, obligations and corresponding sources, specific contracts, consumer contracts, lawful sources of obligation, different from contracts; unlawful acts as sources of obligations.
Students will be able: to understand the main emerging and practical issues; to find out and analyze legislative sources; to acquire skills to understand the main questions and their critical issues.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, with active participation by the students including through the analysis of case studies. Students are strongly advised to come to lectures with Civil Code and the relevant legislation, that will be given at lectures, so that they can develop an adequate ability to read and interpret the law.

Program

Program
General concept: legal system, legal sources, law enforcement, subjective positions, contractual and non-contractual relationships.
The influence of time in legal relationships: prescription and peremptory time limits.
Facts and legal acts (classification of contracts). Primary elements of legal acts. Register and publication of legal facts.
Rules of evidence and jurisdictional context.
Law of persons. Natural persons. The existential situations. Legal persons and unrecognized institutions.
Law of obligations. Breach of contracts and obligations. Guaranties. Forced execution of credit.
Sources of obligation. Analyse of contract: formation, replacement in contractual activities, invalidity of the contract, effectiveness and execution.
Types of contracts.
Lawful sources of obligation, different from contracts (only definitions regarding the bills of exchange). Unlawful acts as sources of obligations.

Text
Francesco Ruscello, Compendio di Istituzioni di diritto privato, Amon, Padova, latest edition, from chapter I to XXIV.
Students can use the follow text to verify their level of knowledge:
Francesco Ruscello, Esercizi di Istituzioni di diritto privato, Padova, Amon, 2015

Suggest use of the last edition of civil Code and legal framework, Italian Constitution and EU Treaties. Further indications as to reading material on specific topics will be given at lectures and posted on the lecturer's webpage.


Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Francesco Ruscello Compendio di Istituzioni di diritto privato Amon 2018 Dal capitolo I a XXIV.

Examination Methods

Exam
The final exam consists of two parts: pre-selection tests (multiply choice), to verify the knowledge of basic, followed by an oral exam to ensure the comprehension of theory and practical questions in program.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents