Introduction to German Law

Introduction to German Law - Private Law

All students should bring a copy of the German civil code (BGB) in English translation. A translation can be downloaded from http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_bgb/index.html).

A list of German codes and statutes in translation is available at http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/Teilliste_translations.html

 

Timetable:

22 April
16-18
DM 131

Introduction. Overview of the History of German Private Law. Sources of German Private Law. Fundamental Concepts of German Private Law: Ownership (Eigentum), Possession (Besitz), Contract (Vertrag), Legal Transaction(Rechtsgeschäft), Declaration of Intent (Willenserklärung), Claim (Anspruch), Action (Klage).

Handout #1

23 April
14-16
DM 54/56

Obligations (1): Delict (tort, unerlaubte Handlungen), esp. Aquilian liability under § 823 (1) BGB.

Handout # 2

28 April
8.30-10
C 402
Obligations (2): Delict (continued)
29 April
DM 131 

Obligations (3): Delict (continued), unjustified enrichment, benevolent intervention

Handout # 3

30 April
14-16
DM 54/56

Conclusion of contract, transfer of property.

Handout # 4

5 May
8.30-10
C 402

Remedies in contract law.

Handout # 5

22 May
10 - 12

C 9

Written exam