FOUNDATIONS OF PRIVATE LAW

Course Code

LS 1013

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor R Evans-Jones

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

An introduction to the substance system and method of Private Law working from the Foundations of the Civil Law. Emphasis is on the Law of Property and Obligations but some consideration is also given to the Law of Persons and Succession. Historical foundations are studied through to modern conceptions. Some time is devoted to the later history of Roman Law in Europe and the position of Scots Law in the European legal tradition.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and fortnightly 1 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%). There is also a practice examination.

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).