MVV21K Introduction to English Law

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Ian Curry-Sumner (lecturer)
doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Hana Brzobohatá
Timetable
Mon 8. 12. 11:10–12:40 136, 13:30–15:00 025, Tue 9. 12. 18:15–19:45 025, Wed 10. 12. 16:40–18:10 025, 18:15–19:45 025, Thu 11. 12. 9:35–11:05 133
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 64 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/64, only registered: 0/64
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to draw out the main principles of English law. While it is not possible to show the English law in its complexity the most important english legal institutes are choosen and explain to the students.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to English Legal System
  • 2. Constitutional Law
  • 3. Criminal Law
  • 4. Family Law
  • 5. Contract Law: Offer and acceptance
  • 6. Contract Law: consideration
  • Tort law
  • 7. Trusts and equity
  • 8. Discussion
Literature
  • Materials are hand over students during the course.
Assessment methods
written essay
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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