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Identical coursesIntroduction to Law (B-KUL-HBH60E)
De Boeck Annick (coordinator) | De Boeck Annick | Keirsbilck Bert | Voet Stefaan Aims
In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:
- Explains general problems of (business) economics in a legal way using a selection of relevant sources of law as well as the functional knowledge of law.
The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Doelstellingen” of the “Bachelor in de handelswetenschappen (Brussel)”.
Previous knowledge
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
D0T01A : Introduction to Economic Law
D0H12A : Introduction to Economic Law
D0W11A : Introduction to Economic Law (TEW)
Y00914 : Introduction to Law
HLH17B : Introduction to Law (No longer offered this academic year)
HBA08C : Introduction to Law
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
6 ects. Introduction to Law (B-KUL-HBH60e)
Content
This course, will deal with the following topics:
Preliminary chapter: how to use your code
Part 1. Introduction to law and the legal system
A. Purpose of the law
B. Legal branches
C. Sources of law
D. Enforcement
Part 2. Introduction to civil/private law
A. Basics of property law
- Goods & their subdivisions
- Property & co-ownership
- Usufructus
- Posession & adverse possesion
B. Basics of the law of (contractual) obligations
- Contruactual obligations
- Tort law
C. Specific contracts: sale, lease, agency
Part 3 - Introduction to commercial & economic law
A. General rules regarding businesses
B. Commercial distribution
C. Competition & consumer law + intellectual property law
D. Bankruptcy law
Course material
Course material publised on Toledo.
Language of instruction: more information
This course is taught in Dutch.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Introduction to Law (B-KUL-H73479)
Explanation
The student is allowed to use published legislation (Code) or stapled copies. In general it is not allowed to add comments. We refer to the detailed rules on allowed comments as published on Toledo.