Description
This module introduces students to the two sets of model rules for a unified European Tort Law, “The Principles of European Tort Law (PETL)” drafted by the European Group on Tort Law (EGTL) and “The Νon-contractual liability arising out of damage caused to another”, drafted by the Study Group on a European Civil Code and the Acquis Group.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
Contents
The aim of the course is the presentation, analysis and comparison of :
a) “The Principles of European Tort Law (PETL)”, drafted by the European Group on Tort Law (basic norm, general conditions of liability, bases of liability, defenses, multiple tortfeasors, remedies) and
b) “The Νon-contractual liability arising out of damage caused to another” of the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR), drafted by the Study Group on a European Civil Code and the Acquis Group (fundamental provisions, legally relevant damage, accountability, causation, defenses, remedies, ancillary rules).
Academic Requirements
Participants are required to have at least some basic previous knowledge of Civil Law and in particular Tort law.
Teaching method
The course will run under both seminar and workshop format, which requires a high degree of student activity. Students are expected to write a paper and make a presentation based on the paper (formative assessment).
Lecturer
The course is taught by Professor Eugenia Dacoronia.
Assessment and testing