BEP401Zk Persons and their Position in European Context

Faculty of Law
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. JUDr. Jan Hurdík, DrSc. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. Zdeňka Králíčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Lenka Dobešová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. Kateřina Ronovská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrea Bartíková, LL.M. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Luboš Brim, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Holubář, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Prof. Dr. Martin Schauer (lecturer)
JUDr. Svatava Veverková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Michal Blažek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Kateřina Hájková, LL.M. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Veronika Kissová (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Pavel Koukal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Prof. Dr. Martin Schauer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jakub Slavík (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Lenka Dobešová, Ph.D.
Department of Civil Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Alice Dvořáková
Supplier department: Department of Civil Law – Faculty of Law
Prerequisites
!OBOR(PR) && !OBOR(PR01) && !PROGRAM(N-VS)
The specific prerequisites are not requiered.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the legal system and private law, where the legal status of individuals is primarily anchored in civil law. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of the structure of the Civil Code, particularly its general provisions. They will become familiar with and comprehend fundamental legal principles essential for grasping an individual's legal position as the foundation of legal relationships. The curriculum includes the characterization of the concept of a person in the legal sense and its two forms: natural persons and legal entities. This encompasses the basic legal capacities of natural and legal persons, as well as the concepts and typologies of legal entities. Special attention will be devoted to the legal status of individuals as subjects of various typical legal relationships in private law. Furthermore, students will acquaint themselves with the issues related to things in the legal sense, which constitute an integral part of most legal relationships involving individuals. They will also explore the legal facts that serve as the basis for the emergence of rights and obligations for individuals. Within the context of these legal facts, students will particularly focus on the area of legal actions by individuals and the timing in which legal relationships between individuals are realized.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and comprehend the position of individuals within the realm of private law. They will also acquire the ability to navigate effectively through private law regulations, particularly in the Civil Code. Understand the fundamental legal concepts that shape the legal status of individuals. Lastly, they will be capable of applying their acquired knowledge in practical situations, enabling them to effectively address legal issues and ensure the consistency of legal actions within the framework of private law.
Syllabus
  • 1.Private Law - Norms, Sources, Principles, Fundamental Institutions of Private Law, the System of Civil Law as General Private Law 2.Person in the Legal Sense - Human Being, Legal Personality, Capacity and Supportive Measures 3.Close Relatives, Kinship, and Other Family Status Relationships 4.Human Personality and Its Protection 5.Representation of Persons 6.Legal Entities in a Broader Context, Legal Personality of Legal Entities 7.Legal Entities in Civil Law, Corporations, Foundations, and Institutes 8.Thing in the Legal Sense as an Indirect Subject in Relationships Between Persons 9.Legal Facts. Legal Acts of Individuals I - Concept, Form, Content 10.Legal Acts of Individuals II - Interpretation of Legal Acts 11.Legal Acts of Individuals III - Consequences of Defective Legal Acts 12. Objective Legal Facts Affecting the Rights and Obligations of Individuals. Time as a Legal Fact.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • PETROV, Jan. Občanský zákoník: komentář. 2. vydání. Beckova edice komentované zákony. V Praze: C.H. Beck, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7400-747-7.
Teaching methods
The teaching takes place in the form of lectures and seminars. During lectures, students are provided with a basic orientation in the subject, while seminars deepen and reinforce their knowledge. It is expected that students will dedicate approximately 6 hours every two weeks to prepare for the seminars. Self-study is an important method throughout the semester, including preparation for the exam, with an estimated workload of 40 hours.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written part consists of a test containing 10 questions. Each question has 4 answer options, of which at least 1 is correct. The scoring for the test will be announced during the semester. The passing threshold for the test is 60%. During the written exam, students are allowed to use legal texts without annotations. Successful students will proceed to the oral part of the exam after the written test. In the oral part, a short discussion will take place on a randomly selected topic from the question areas.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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