Civil Law
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course is aimed to provide students with the following skills:
- Knowledge and understanding in the field of study. The student will acquire a specific knowledge of contract law that provides a basis for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, also within a research context.
- Students are requested to apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in contexts related to contract law;
- Students are requested to develop the ability to gather and interpret relevant data within their field of study to inform judgments and reflections on contract law.
- Students are requested to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions regarding contract law to specialist audience;
- Students are requested to develop those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.
- Knowledge and understanding in the field of study. The student will acquire a specific knowledge of contract law that provides a basis for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, also within a research context.
- Students are requested to apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in contexts related to contract law;
- Students are requested to develop the ability to gather and interpret relevant data within their field of study to inform judgments and reflections on contract law.
- Students are requested to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions regarding contract law to specialist audience;
- Students are requested to develop those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students who have successfully studied the subject will have a detailed knowledge of the topics covered by the course and will develop a method in order to tackle and communicate more specific and complex legal issues than basic elements of private law.
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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-C
Responsible
Lesson period
year
CIVIL LAW 1
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
CIVIL LAW 2
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Surname D-L
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Prerequisites for admission
Private Law I and II, Constitutional Law.
The failure to pass Civil Law I does not prevent you from taking Civil Law II, but considering the programs of the courses, in addition to attendance, it is suggested to take Civil Law I before Civil Law II.
The failure to pass Civil Law I does not prevent you from taking Civil Law II, but considering the programs of the courses, in addition to attendance, it is suggested to take Civil Law I before Civil Law II.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam: all students, attending and non-attending, can choose to take the exam for each course separately (6 CFU) or sit for a single oral exam on the whole program of the two courses (12 CFU). The oral examination consists of an interview aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the programme as well as the ability to synthesize and re-elaborate it, with regard to theoretical and practical issues. It is suggested, in addition to the course attendance, to take Civil Law I before Civil Law II.
Written test: the written test is composed of multiple-choice questions, concerning the basic notions regarding general contract law. The written test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions (4 possible answers for each question, of which only one is correct) which students must complete in a 30-minute maximum period of time. Only the civil code may be consulted: it is not allowed to use any other text, nor codes commented by doctrine and/or jurisprudence. The test is passed with at least 11 out of 15 correct answers. The number of correct answers does not affect the vote of the subsequent oral exam. Failure to pass the written test precludes the possibility of taking the oral examination, but not the possibility of taking again the written test scheduled for a later date. Passing the written test shall remain effective for the entire session in which it is taken. However, if student is rejected or withdrawn as a result of insufficient evaluation, she will be required to take the test again. Passing the test is not necessary if the student has already passed the Civil Law exam I or II.
Written test: the written test is composed of multiple-choice questions, concerning the basic notions regarding general contract law. The written test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions (4 possible answers for each question, of which only one is correct) which students must complete in a 30-minute maximum period of time. Only the civil code may be consulted: it is not allowed to use any other text, nor codes commented by doctrine and/or jurisprudence. The test is passed with at least 11 out of 15 correct answers. The number of correct answers does not affect the vote of the subsequent oral exam. Failure to pass the written test precludes the possibility of taking the oral examination, but not the possibility of taking again the written test scheduled for a later date. Passing the written test shall remain effective for the entire session in which it is taken. However, if student is rejected or withdrawn as a result of insufficient evaluation, she will be required to take the test again. Passing the test is not necessary if the student has already passed the Civil Law exam I or II.
CIVIL LAW 1
Course syllabus
The notion of contract; declaration and defects of consent; the conclusion of the agreement; standard terms; simulation; form; cause and consideration; effects of the contract; object and content of the contract; condition and term; penalty clauses and deposit; representation and power of attorney; contracts in favour of a third party; preliminary agreements; option, pre-emption clause; interpretation and integration of the contract; nullity and annulability of the contract; "sinallagmatic" remedies: termination for non-compliance, dilatory exceptions; termination due to impossibility and "eccessiva onerosità sopravvenuta"; withdrawal; assignment of the contract.
Teaching methods
Lessons. Active participation in class is encouraged. Case law and legal issues will be discussed in class.
Teaching Resources
R. SACCO - G. DE NOVA, Il contratto, vol. X del Trattato di diritto privato, diretto da P. Rescigno, last edition available.
In addition to the above, students are advised to read G. GITTI, Il contratto attraverso il suo oggetto, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2022.
In addition to the above, students are advised to read G. GITTI, Il contratto attraverso il suo oggetto, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2022.
CIVIL LAW 2
Course syllabus
Main contracts, typical and atypical, functional to the exercise of business activities, as: contracts for production and use of goods and services (procurement contract; "contratto d'opera"; factoring agreement; "subfornitura"; leasing contract; rental agreement); contracts functional to the circulation of goods and services ("contratto estimatorio"; supply of goods; transportation of goods; commercial agency; commission and shipping agreement; mediation;
franchising contract; distributorship agreement; network contract; deposit; ordinary current account); guarantee agreements (personal guarantee; performance guarantee; first demand guarantee; sale for purpose of guarantee; credit warrant).
The course programme is integrated with an appendix dedicated to the contractual discipline of the market and robotics decision.
franchising contract; distributorship agreement; network contract; deposit; ordinary current account); guarantee agreements (personal guarantee; performance guarantee; first demand guarantee; sale for purpose of guarantee; credit warrant).
The course programme is integrated with an appendix dedicated to the contractual discipline of the market and robotics decision.
Teaching methods
Lessons. Active participation in class is encouraged. Case law and legal issues will be discussed in class.
Teaching Resources
G. GITTI, M. MAUGERI, M. NOTARI (a cura di), I contratti per l'impresa. I. Produzione, circolazione, gestione, garanzia, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2012.
Moreover, as optional reading: G. GITTI, Disciplina contrattuale del mercato e decisione robotica, Editrice Morcelliana, Brescia, 2020.
Moreover, as optional reading: G. GITTI, Disciplina contrattuale del mercato e decisione robotica, Editrice Morcelliana, Brescia, 2020.
CIVIL LAW 1
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
CIVIL LAW 2
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Surname M-Q
Responsible
Lesson period
year
CIVIL LAW 1
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
CIVIL LAW 2
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Surname R-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
year
CIVIL LAW 1
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professors:
Ambrosoli Matteo, Villa Gianroberto
CIVIL LAW 2
IUS/01 - PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Villa Gianroberto
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday - 10:30 am
dipartimento di diritto privato e storia del diritto - 1 piano
Reception:
Al termine delle lezioni opp. il martedì ore 12.15 in Dipartimento (su appuntamento via mail)
Dipartimento di Diritto Privato e Storia del Diritto - 1° piano
Reception:
Friday 12,30 pm
Presidenza della Facoltà di Giurisprudenza