General Theory of Civil Law II

Code:

D209 II

Acronym:

TG II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Legal Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LDB	211	Oficial Study Plan LD	2	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The subject Teoria Geral do Direito Civil II (Private Law: General Theory II), offered during the 4th semester of the degree, works with the central concept, to the Portuguese Private Law, of “negócio jurídico” (including both contract and unilateral promise of the Common Law). In substance, it introduces the framework of Portuguese Contract Law regarding formation, content and invalidity. “Culpa in contrahendo”, reliance principle and enforceability of promises are also carefully considered, given they are neighbor institutes with strong connection to contract. Finally, special attention is also paid to the study of representation (legal action on behalf of the principal).

Program

1. General theory of contract: concept and effects
2. Foundations of the theory
3. Formation of contract: offer and acceptance
4. Contents; incorporation of terms
5. Policing contractual intention: mistake, fraud, threat, duress
6. Invalidity: voidance, voidability and unenforceability
7. Representation: authority of agents and disclosed agency

Mandatory literature

Ascensão José de Oliveira 1932-; Direito civil. ISBN: 972-32-0801-6
Carvalho, Orlando de; Teoria Geral do Direito Civil
Cordeiro António Menezes 1953-; Tratado de direito civil português. ISBN: 972-40-1195-X
Pinto Carlos Alberto da Mota 1936-1985; Teoria geral do direito civil. ISBN: 972-32-1325-7

Complementary Bibliography

Andrade Manuel A. Domingues de 1899-1958; Teoria geral da relação jurídica. ISBN: 972-40-0425-2
Fernandes Luís A. Carvalho; Teoria geral do direito civil
Hõrster Heinrich Ewald; A^parte geral do código civil português. ISBN: 972-40-0710-3
Lima Fernando Andrade Pires de 1906-1970 212; Código civil anotado
Mendes João de Castro 1929-1983; Direito civil
Moncada Luís Cabral de; Lições de direito civil. ISBN: 972-40-0833-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical lessons: exposition of the (subject) contents with regular application of the case-method.
Practical lessons: work with cases and study of jurisprudential trends and criteria.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

According to the Law School applicable regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

According to the Law School applicable regulations.

Examinations or Special Assignments

None.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the Law School applicable regulations.

Classification improvement

According to the Law School applicable regulations.