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Study Course Description
Property Law
Course Code
JF_380
Branch of Science
Civil Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Law
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivars Kronis
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and competences in the field of property law.
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to Civil Law, Legal Theory.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, students: 1. Know and understand the nature and concepts of property law, principles and regularities applicable to property law. 2. Are familiar with the laws, regulations, principles, methods and stages of document drafting in the field of property law. 3. Are familiar with Latvian, international and supranational civil law systems and the place and role of property law in them, current affairs in the field of property law.
Skills
1.After completing the study course, students: 1. Are able to demonstrate understanding of the most important concepts and regularities in the field of property law. 2. Are able to have a reasoned debate on the current issues and problems in the field of property rights. 3. Are able to find solutions to existing problems in the field of property law by applying laws, case law and doctrine. 4. Are able to draft, analyse and certify legal transaction documents and law enforcement acts. 5. Are able to summarise work results in a concise and specific manner, present them in different ways, justify and present the legal conclusions made. Are able to organise their work independently. 6. Are able to work in a team.
Competences
1.After completing the study course, students: 1. Are able to independently find the necessary information, analyse it and select the most relevant information in order to obtain theoretical knowledge on the particular topic in the field of property law. 2. Are able to analyse the situation in the field of property law on the basis of publicly available information and using research methods, as well as identify problems independently. 3. Are able to find a solution to a specific problem in the field by developing a legally sound solution in the area of property law based on laws and regulations, case law and judicature.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent reading of laws and regulations, case law and legal literature, preparation of a report on the chosen topic in the field of property law, case solving, preparation of documents.
Students are informed verbally and on the studio's website about the number of independent works, deadlines and conditions of completion.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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10 points
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Students’ knowledge will be assessed using a 10-point grading system. At the end of the course, the student receives a separate assessment for the examination work. The final assessment of the course is the final grade (made up of the exam mark (it is decisive) and the grade received during the study course for various student activities). Student activities are related to: • participation in classes and the quality of answers in practical classes; • verbal/written analysis of independent practical work; • test assessments; • quality of the final practical work, etc. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. The concept of property law. Different classes of property.
1.1. The concept and description of property law.
1.2. Sources of property law.
1.3. The system of property law.
1.4. Classes of cases and their characteristics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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2. Possession
2.1. The concept of possession, acquisition.
2.2. Continuation and termination of possession.
2.3. Types of possession.
2.4. Rights and obligations deriving from possession.
2.5. Protection of the existing possession and deprived of restitution.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Independent task for students – case solving.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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3. Property. Types of property. Acquisition and termination of ownership.
3.1.The concept and types of property.
3.2.Acquisition of ownership by appropriation.
3.3.Acquisition of ownership by augmentation.
3.4.Acquiring ownership of the fruits of property.
3.5.Acquisition of ownership pursuant to delivery.
3.6.Acquisition of property through prescription.
3.7.Termination of ownership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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3. Property. Types of property. Acquisition and termination of ownership.
3.1.The concept and types of property.
3.2.Acquisition of ownership by appropriation.
3.3.Acquisition of ownership by augmentation.
3.4.Acquiring ownership of the fruits of property.
3.5.Acquisition of ownership pursuant to delivery.
3.6.Acquisition of property through prescription.
3.7.Termination of ownership.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis and/or presentation of case law.
Case solving.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis and/or presentation of case law.
Case solving.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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4. Restrictions on property rights. Rights and obligations of an owner.
4.1.The concept, types, establishment of restrictions on property rights.
4.2.The concept and types of joint ownership, rights and obligations arising from joint ownership.
4.3.Restrictions on the right to use buildings and structures.
4.4.Restrictions on the right to use greenery.
4.5.Restrictions on the right to use water.
4.6.Restrictions on the right to alienate ownership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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6. Servitudes.
6.1. Real servitudes. Individual rural servitudes.
6.2. Individual servitudes of buildings.
6.3. Personal servitudes.
6.4. Usufructuary rights.
6.5. Right of dwelling.
6.6. Establishment of servitudes.
6.7. Termination of servitudes.
6.8. Special forms of termination of personal servitudes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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6. Servitudes.
6.1. Real servitudes. Individual rural servitudes.
6.2. Individual servitudes of buildings.
6.3. Personal servitudes.
6.4. Usufructuary rights.
6.5. Right of dwelling.
6.6. Establishment of servitudes.
6.7. Termination of servitudes.
6.8. Special forms of termination of personal servitudes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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6. Servitudes.
6.1. The concept and establishment of servitudes.
6.2. Real servitudes (servitudes of buildings and rurals).
6.3. Personal servitudes. (Usufructuary rights, Right of dwelling).
6.4. Termination of servitudes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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6. Servitudes.
6.1. The concept and establishment of servitudes.
6.2. Real servitudes (servitudes of buildings and rurals).
6.3. Personal servitudes. (Usufructuary rights, Right of dwelling).
6.4. Termination of servitudes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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7. Real charges.
7.1. The concept of real charges and establishment.
7.2. Forms of real charges.
7.3. Termination of real charges.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Independent Task for Students No. 3:
• developing a test / crossword puzzle or something else;
• working with terms (learning game or other);
• discussing repetition issues.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Independent Task for Students No. 3:
• developing a test / crossword puzzle or something else;
• working with terms (learning game or other);
• discussing repetition issues.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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8. Pledge rights.
8.1. The concept of Pledge rights and secured claim of Pledge.
8.2. Subject of Pledge rights.
8.3. Establishment of pledge right.
8.4. Types of pledge rights and their characteristics (hand pledge, use pledge, hypothec, commercial pledge).
8.5. Termination of pledge right.
8.6. Consequences of pledge right.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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1. The concept of property law. Different classes of property.
1.1. The concept and description of property law.
1.2. Sources of property law.
1.3. The system of property law.
1.4. Classes of cases and their characteristics.
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2. Possession
2.1. The concept of possession, acquisition.
2.2. Continuation and termination of possession.
2.3. Types of possession.
2.4. Rights and obligations deriving from possession.
2.5. Protection of the existing possession and deprived of restitution.
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Independent task for students – case solving.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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3. Property. Types of property. Acquisition and termination of ownership.
3.1.The concept and types of property.
3.2.Acquisition of ownership by appropriation.
3.3.Acquisition of ownership by augmentation.
3.4.Acquiring ownership of the fruits of property.
3.5.Acquisition of ownership pursuant to delivery.
3.6.Acquisition of property through prescription.
3.7.Termination of ownership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Analysis and/or presentation of case law.
Case solving.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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6. Servitudes.
6.1. The concept and establishment of servitudes.
6.2. Real servitudes (servitudes of buildings and rurals).
6.3. Personal servitudes. (Usufructuary rights, Right of dwelling).
6.4. Termination of servitudes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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8. Pledge rights.
8.1. The concept of Pledge rights and secured claim of Pledge.
8.2. Subject of Pledge rights.
8.3. Establishment of pledge right.
8.4. Types of pledge rights and their characteristics (hand pledge, use pledge, hypothec, commercial pledge).
8.5. Termination of pledge right.
8.6. Consequences of pledge right.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Civillikums. Trešā daļa. Lietu tiesības (spēkā esošā redakcija). Valdības Vēstnesis, Nr. 44, 24.02.1937. [skatīts 31.01.2019.].
2.
Grūtups, A., Kalniņš, E. Civillikuma komentāri. Trešā daļa. Lietu tiesības. Īpašums. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2002
3.
Višņakova, G., Balodis, K. Latvijas Republikas Civillikuma komentāri: Lietas. Valdījums. Tiesības uz svešu lietu (841.-926.p., 1130.-1400.p.). Rīga: Mans Īpašums, 1998.
4.
Joksts, O. Civiltiesības jautājumos un atbildēs. Riga. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
Apsītis, A. Ekonomisko resursu apvienošana romiešu tiesībās. Rīga. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. 2021
2.
Čakste, K. Civiltiesības. Lekcijas. Raksti. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2011.
3.
Notariāta likums (spēkā esošā redakcija). Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.48, 09.07.1993.
4.
Rozenfelds, J. Lietu tiesību objekti. Rights in rem. Juridiskā zinātne / Law, No. 8, 2015. 22-42.lpp.
5.
Švarcs, F. (Philipp Schwartz). Latvijas 1937.gada 28.janvāra Civillikums un tā rašanās vēsture. Rīga. Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2011.
6.
Vīnzarājs, N. Civiltiesību problēmas. Raksti (1932.-1939.) Rīga: Erlena Kalniņa un Viktora Tihonova izdevums, 2000
7.
Zinaida, I. Latvijas Senāta Spriedumu birojs. Latvijas Senāta atziņas par Civillikuma normu piemērošanu.(1938-1940). Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2019.
8.
Zemesgrāmatu likums (spēkā esošā redakcija). Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.11, 08.04.1993
9.
Mackaay, E. Law and Economics for Civil Law Systems. Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Montreal and Fellow, CIRANO, Canada, 2013.
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