Civil Procedural Law

A.Y. 2021/2022
14
Max ECTS
98
Overall hours
SSD
IUS/15
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
- good level of knowledge of principles and essential notions of civil procedure, read in connection with principles and rules of private law, commercial law and constitutional law;
- skill in comprehension of the texts of law, including the systematic dimension of the single provisions;
- capacity in exposing the matter with logical coherence and technical language/terminology;
- capacity in reasoning about the interpretative questions and in applying rules to concrete cases.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to have a good knowledge of the various parts of the program, included governance of the specific methodology of the civil procedure field, largely different from those of civil material law.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Surname A-D

Responsible
Lesson period
year
Program and tests will be unchanged.
Exams will be oral and will take place at seat following the method of the previous years (see section "Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento e criteri di valutazione"). Only for specific and justified reasons students will may ask to be examined on line (through Microsoft Teams) doing previous application (see instructions on the general web site Unimi).
Students are requested to view the technical instructions for access to Microsoft Teams on the ufficial website Unimi and on the Ariel pages of the teacher.
As from September individual meetings with the teacher will take place at seat (via Festa del Perdono 3, IV floor) on Thurdsday 3 p.m., previous mail sent to [email protected]. In the same way it is possible to ask for assignement of final dissertation.
Excepted different instructions due to the evolution of the sanitary situation, lessons in the first Semester will take place at seat and in web live conference on Microsoft Teams according to the schedule established. Students will access to the Team and the Meeting using the numerical code of the course. Code and all instructions can be found on the Ariel site of the teacher.
It is highly recommended to check the site Ariel frequently.
Course syllabus
The course deals with the general principles about judicial remedies for civil rights and the rules about the carrying out of civil proceedings.
The program includes:
I PART: Constitution's fundamental principles about jurisdiction - Action and defenses - The action's condictions - Condictions for a judgment on the merit - The plaintiff's application - Connection and joinder of actions - Multiparties proceedings - Res judicata - Invalidity of procedural acts.
II PART: First degree proceedings - Challenges of decisions - General rules about enforcement proceedings - The most important special proceedings.
Prerequisites for admission
It's important students have good knowledge of the main material sectors, as above all private law, constitutional law and company law.
Teaching methods
The course is developed with frontal lessons along two semesters (twice a week).
Prof. E. Merlin is available for meeting students every Thursday at 3. p.m. (possibly sending previously mail to [email protected]) or, on request, on line through MTeams.
Teaching Resources
I PART:
E. Merlin, Elementi di diritto processuale civile. Parte generale, Pisa., Pacini giuridica, last ed.;
or:
F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. I, Milano, Giuffrè, last. ed.;
or:
C. Consolo, Spiegazioni di diritto processuale civile, vol. I (excluded second section) and vol. II (only the fifth section), Torino, Giappichelli, last ed.

II PART:
F.P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, II vol., Milan, Giuffrè, last ed.; as from February 2022 in alternative to the II vol. of Luiso students may choose Merlin, Elementi di diritto processuale
civile, II vol. Torino, Giappichelli;
and
C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, Editio minor, Turin, Giappichelli, III vol., last ed., including only: I Chapter, II Chapter, III Chapter (first section), IV Chapter, V Chapter, VI Chapter, VII Chapter, VIII Chapter (first section), IX Chapter (first, second, fifth sections), X Chapter, XI Chapter, XII Chapter (first section), XIV Chapter, XVI Chapter.
It is in any case necessary the reading of an updated civil procedure code (edition 2021).
Program for students that follow the old 9 Credit quotation does not include the volume by - A. Carratta mentioned above.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists in answering questions on each section of the program (general principles, first degree process, remedies, enforcement, special proceedings), and in explaining general concepts also with concrete examples. The exam is oral.
For the program quoted 14 credit students can choose, along the whole academic year, to separate the oral exam on the I and II part. The positive result of the I part has no time limit of validity and the exam on the II part can be taken in any subsequent session. For the program with the old 9 credit quotation the exam cannot be divided in separate parts.
IUS/15 - CIVIL PROCEDURAL LAW - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours
Professor: Merlin Elena

Surname E-N

Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
The course deals with the general principles about judicial remedies for civil rights and the rules about the carrying out of civil proceedings.
The program includes:
I PART: Constitution's fundamental principles about jurisdiction - Action and defenses - The action's condictions - Condictions for a judgment on the merit - The plaintiff's application - Connection and joinder of actions - Multiparties proceedings - Res judicata - Invalidity of procedural acts.
II PART: First degree proceedings - Challenges of decisions - General rules about enforcement proceedings - The most important special proceedings.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
I part
F. Danovi - L. Salvaneschi, Diritto processuale civile, I, Principi, Milano, Giuffrè, 2021.
In alternativa potranno essere utilizzati: F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. I, Milano, Giuffrè, ultima edizione; oppure C. Consolo, Spiegazioni di diritto processuale civile, vol. I (con esclusione della sezione seconda) e vol. II (solo la sezione quinta), Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione; oppure E. Merlin, Elementi di diritto processuale civile. Parte generale, Pacini Giuridica, Pisa, 2017, oppure C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Diritto processuale civile, vol. I, Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione (che sostituisce dall'a.a. 2021/22 il manuale di C. Mandrioli-A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. I).

II part
G. Tarzia - F. Danovi - L. Salvaneschi, Lineamenti del processo civile di cognizione, VI ed., Giuffrè, Milano, 2021.
In alternativa potranno essere utilizzati: F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Milano, Giuffrè, ultima edizione oppure C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione (che sostituisce dall'a.a. 2021/22 il manuale di C. Mandrioli-A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. II).;
nonché C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione [limitatamente a: Capitolo I, Capitolo II, Capitolo III (sezione prima), Capitolo IV, Capitolo V, Capitolo VII, Capitolo VIII (sezione prima), Capitolo IX (sezione prima, seconda e quinta), Capitolo X, Capitolo XI, Capitolo XVI)].
It is necessary to use an updated code of civil procedure.
Old programme
The students who sustain the exam of 9 CFU have to study the programme previously indicated, which does not include volume III of C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta.
Materials for integration
(i) Those who have to integrate 5 CFU, having moved from Juridical Science Course to the one in Law and having sustained Institution of civil procedure of 9 CFU in this Faculty, the material to study is: C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition [only Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III (first part), Chapter IV, Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII (part I), Chapter IX, (part I, II, and V), Chapter X, Chapter XI, Chapter XVI]

(ii) Those who have to integrate 5 CFU, having moved from Juridical Science Course to the one in Law and having sustained Institution of civil procedure of 6 CFU in this Faculty, the material to study is: . Tarzia - F. Danovi - L. Salvaneschi, Lineamenti del processo civile di cognizione, Milano, Giuffré, ultima edizione; o, in alternativa, C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione; oppure F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Milano, Giuffrè, ultima edizione;
nonché C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, ultima edizione [limitatamente a: Capitolo I, Capitolo II, Capitolo III (sezione prima), Capitolo IV, Capitolo V, Capitolo VII, Capitolo VIII (sezione prima), Capitolo IX (sezione prima, seconda e quinta), Capitolo X, Capitolo XI, Capitolo XVI)].

(iii) In case of transfer from another Faculty the material to study will be agreed by the student and the Professor
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final test consists of an oral exam, aimed at verifying the achievement of all civil procedure core matters. Students enrolled in the third year may choose to limit the oral exam to the I Part (only in the winter session) and, in case of positive result, to prepare the II part for a subsequent session. In the following sessions the exam will be on both part I and II. The grades are represented by a mark out of thirty; in addition to the maximum mark, the Commission may also award a "lode".
IUS/15 - CIVIL PROCEDURAL LAW - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours

Surname O-Z

Lesson period
year
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/2022 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation
Course syllabus
Program
The course deals with the general principles about judicial remedies for civil rights and the rules about the carrying out of civil proceedings.
The program includes:
I PART: Constitution's fundamental principles about jurisdiction - Action and defenses - The action's condictions - Condictions for a judgment on the merit - The plaintiff's application - Connection and joinder of actions - Multiparties proceedings - Res judicata - Invalidity of procedural acts. - Documentary Evidence.
II PART: First degree proceedings - Challenges of decisions - General rules about enforcement proceedings - The most important special proceedings.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the legal language and comprehension of the legal terminology.
Teaching methods
Lectures and a trial simulation of a practical case.
Teaching Resources
I Part
C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Diritto processuale civile, vol. I, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition; or F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. I, Milano, Giuffrè, last edition; or C. Consolo, Spiegazioni di diritto processuale civile, vol. I (except II Section) , Torino, Giappichelli, last edition; or E. Merlin, Elementi di diritto processuale civile. Parte generale, Pisa, Pacini Giuridica, 2017; or F. Danovi- L. Salvaneschi, Diritto processuale civile, I principi. Giuffrè, Milano 2021; or E. T. Liebman, Manuale di diritto processuale civile. Principi, Milano, Giuffrè, last edition.
In addition :
Luiso: Chapt. 10, 12,13,14,15, II vol., exept "querela di falso".
Mandrioli - Carratta: Chapt. IV, sez. I e IV, II vol.
Consolo: vol. II (only V Section and VI chap. 6 and 7 until "documento informatico)


II part:
C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition; or F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Milano, Giuffrè, last edition; or C. Consolo, Spiegazioni di diritto processuale, vol. II, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition ( except for Sec. 5, Sec. VI Cap. 6 e 7 until).
and C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition [only: Chapter I, II, III (Sec. I), IV, V, VII, VIII (Sec. I), IX (Sec. I,II, V), X, XI, XVI)].
Civil Procedure Code (the latest edition).
Old programme
The students who sustain the exam of 9 CFU have to study the programme previously indicated, which does not include volume III of C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta.
Materials for integration
(i) Those who have to integrate 5 CFU, having moved from Juridical Science Course to the one in Law and having sustained Institution of civil procedure of 9 CFU in this Faculty, the material to study is: C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition [only Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III (first part), Chapter IV, Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII (part I), Chapter IX, (part I, II, and V), Chapter X, Chapter XI, Chapter XVI]

(ii) Those who have to integrate 5 CFU, having moved from Juridical Science Course to the one in Law and having sustained Institution of civil procedure of 6 CFU in this Faculty, the material to study is: C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition; or F. P. Luiso, Diritto processuale civile, vol. II, Milano, Giuffrè, last edition;
and C. Mandrioli - A. Carratta, Corso di diritto processuale civile, vol. III, Editio minor, Torino, Giappichelli, last edition: [only Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III (first part), Chapter IV, Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII (part I), Chapter IX, (part I, II, and V), Chapter X, Chapter XI, Chapter XVI]

(iii) In case of transfer from another Faculty the material to study will be agreed by the student and the Professor
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final test consists of an oral exam, aimed at verifying the achievement of all civil procedure core matters. Students may choose to limit the oral exam to the I Part ( only in the winter session) and, in case of positive result, to prepare the II part for a subsequent session.The grades are represented by a mark out of thirty; in addition to the maximum mark, the Commission may also award a "lode".
IUS/15 - CIVIL PROCEDURAL LAW - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Thursday, 15 p.m. (during sanitary emergency on Microsoft Teams)
Department for National and Supranational Public Law, section civil procedure, IV floor