Comparative Civil Procedure
with S. Baumgartner, L. Droese, U. Haas and C. Whittock
| MI, 23.02.2022 | 12:15 – 13:45 |
| MI, 18.05.2022 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| DO, 19.05.2022 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| FR, 20.05.2022 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Course description:
In this course we will discuss approaches taken in different jurisdictions towards key problems of civil litigation. In particular, we will look at the following topics:
- Court organisation
- Costs and funding of civil litigation
- Amicable settlement within and outside ordinary proceedings
- Jurisdiction
- Collective redress
- Insolvency proceedings
- Evidence
- Appeals
- Arbitration and the courts
- COVID-19 and civil procedure
As this is a workshop-style course, attendance in class and participation in the discussions is obligatory and will count towards your grade. In addition, students are expected to give a presentation on one of the topics of the course. Furthermore, there will be an oral exam.