DOMPSV_KMZ Conflict of laws on non-contractual obligations

Faculty of Law
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.
Contact Person: Bc. Pavla Adamčíková
Prerequisites
! DO4MPS2 Conflict-law-rules on non-contractual obligations
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Abstract
The course deals with non-contractual obligations from the perspective of conflict-law rules. Both traditional connecting factors as lex loci delicti or lex protectionis together with newly usead freedom of choice together with its limitations will be analized. Also overriding mandatory rules and safety rules will be discussed. In terms of sources, both the Rome I Regulation and the relevant parts of the Czech PIL Act.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to explain the basis and doctrines concerning the traditional conflict-law solution of non-contractual obligations, explain the position of freedom of choice, explain conflict-law solution for selected special torts and analyze overriding mandatory rules and safety rules.
Key topics
I. lex loci delicti and its modifications II. freedom of choice and its position III. Rome II and the Czech PIL Act
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • student sám si na základě pokynů na prvé konzultaci udělá rešerži vhodné literatury.
    recommended literature
  • Dokumentace k přijetí Zásad volby práva v mezinárodních obchodních smlouvách, viz stránky Haagské konference mezinárodního práva soukromého
  • Symeonides, K. The Scope and Limits of Party Autonomy in International Contracts: A Comparative Analysis. in F. Ferrari, D.Arroyo. The Continuning Relevance of Private International Law and New Challenges.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
project
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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