Private Law III - Torts

Course	L-305-FJA3
Semester	3
ETCS	8
Core	Yes

Year	2. year
Semester	Fall 2024
Level of course	1. First cycle, introductory
Type of course	Core
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	4 lectures per week
Lecturer	No lecturer found.
Content
The course will primarily focus on tort. The principal emphasis will be on tort relating to personal injury and property damage, and to a lesser extent on torts relating to general financial loss. An account will be given of the conditions for the establishment of a claim in tort, entitlement to compensation, legal protection through tort rules and the expiration of legal protection. Rules concerning assessment of damage and various rules of settlement will also be discussed. Special attention will be given to Act No. 50/1993 on Tort. Active student participation will be required.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Knowledge: At the end of the course the student should have a basic understanding and insight into the main theories and concepts of tort and its connections to the other pillars of private law. The student acquires this knowledge by understanding and knowing the fundamental conditions of tort regarding the establishment of claims for damages and the calculations of compensation, both relating to personal injury, property damage and general financial loss. Skills: Upon completion of the course the students should be able to apply the methods and procedure that are used in torts and be able to connect them to other branches of private law. The student gains these skills by being able to analyse various points and arguments relating to tort and solving them in a logical manner. Also by solving practical assignments and by being able to assess the reliability of the information that these assignments are based on. Competences: At the end of the course the student should be able to utilise his knowledge and skills in tort law both in working environments and in further studies. The student evolves those competences by ascribing to independent and organised working methods, both on his own and while working with groups of students on assignments, applying the principals of tort.
Course assessment
Practical assignments (group and/or personal) (80%), written exam 20%
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Lectures and discussions.
Language of instruction	Icelandic