Course information

The course of Private Comparative Law is aimed at giving rise to a legal comparison addressed to a core area of private law, i.e. "the law of obligations". After some introductory classes about the most important issues to be dealt with, in respect of various different situations in which cases of tortious liability and topics related to contract law, the focus will be placed on the socio-historical aspects of both the "law of torts" and the "law of contracts". Many jurisdictions will be explored, while paying attention to the European and non European context as well, in analysing the sources of law regulating this important legal field, at a national, supranational and international level. Students who attend classes constantly will be involved in discussions on specfic questions in order to develop a personal, critical viewpoint.