BUSINESS CONTRACTS LAW
- Overview
- Assessment methods
- Learning objectives
- Contents
- Bibliography
- Delivery method
- Teaching methods
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No special prerequisites are required.
Oral examination at the end of the course. Students taking the examination should be able to show a good knowledge of the subjects of the course and to analyse the most important issues related to business contracts.
Grading system is on thirtieth scale. The minimum mark for passing the examination is 18/30.
Summa cum laude is awarded to students who demonstrate a perfect knowledge of the subjects of the course and the ability to make observations and critical remarks about them.
No interim examinations are provided during the course.
Examination method and program are the same for attending and non-attending students.
Only regularly registered students will be admitted to the examination.
With reference to knowledge, the course aims to provide students with the knowledge relating to the regulation of the main business contracts and the most common contractual clauses.
With reference to skills, the course aims to provide students with the critical tools necessary to identify and solve the main legal issues related to business contracts and, in particular, to understand, interpret and draft a contract text in the field of business contracts.
The course deals with the following subjects, (taken from the reference book's table of contents):
A) PART I: BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Section 1: Freedom of contract, types of contract and standard trade terms (Chapter I-and Chapter IV) (7 hours)
B) PART II: CONTRACTS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
- Contract (Chapter VIII, IX) (3 hours)
- Factoring (Chapter XI) (3 hours)
- Subcontracting (Chapter XII) (3 hours)
- Lease (Chapter XIII, XIV) (3 hours)
- Leasing (Chapter XV) (3 hours)
C) PART III: CONTRACTS FOR THE CIRCULATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
- Supply (Chapter XVIII) (3 hours)
- Mandate and Commercial Agency Contract (Chapters XX and XXIII) (3 hours)
- Brokerage (Chapter XXIV) (3 hours)
- Franchising (Chapter XXV) (3 hours)
D) PART IV: COLLATERAL CONTRACTS
- Guarantee (Chapter XXX) (3 hours)
- Performance Bond (Chapter XXXII) (3 hours)
Examination method and program are the same for attending and non-attending students.
Reference book: I contratti per l’impresa, volume I, Produzione, circolazione, gestione, garanzia, a cura di Gitti, Maugeri, Notari, ed. il Mulino, Bologna, 2012, with reference to parts and chapters mentioned in the “Course Content “ section.
An updated edition of the Italian civil code is essential, as well as the most relevant legislative acts.
Materials (such as contractual schemes, Court decisions) will be distributed during lectures.
Further material will be made available on e-learning with reference to specific topics.
Lectures (40 hours) in Italian, aimed at analyzing the main aspects of the most common business contracts and the problems related to them.
Contractual texts will be also studied and analyzed in the light of the rules and concepts examined
The purpose of the lectures is to facilitate interaction with the students present, who, after the teacher's explanation, can ask questions about the topic and formulate observations and critical remarks.
Practical tutorials are provided to acquire the techniques for drafting the main business contracts.
Office hours: after each lecture or according to the calendar published on the Department's website (Home page docente).