Civil law is the norm (rule) in civil society and provides contracts for sales, tort, damage, family, and so on, as private
law for relationships in life among people. The Civil Code of Japan was enacted more than 100 years ago, and is frequently
revised, not only in property law but also in family law, along with social changes. This course is placed between the course
“Introduction to Jurisprudence” and the course “Intellectual Property Law.”
* The classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle.
Toyosu: Spring/Fall, Thursday 2nd period
* The classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle.
Toyosu: Spring/Fall, Thursday 2nd period
Through specific cases, the course aims to help students reflect on the significance, fundamental principles, contents, application,
and so on of the Civil Code.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
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| 1. | To obtain and apply general knowledge (technical terms) about civil law |
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| 2. | To be aware of the Civil Code that provides for rules of daily life and to think voluntarily about problems that occur in society |
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| 3. | To understand and explain the process of legislation (enactment and revision), interpretation, application, relevant cases, and so on |
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| 4. | To understand and explain the basic principles of property law and their amendments and basic principles of family law |
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| 5. | To learn and apply a way of thinking that is balance between the parties concerned, remedy of the aggrieved party, and protection for reliance of the other party and the third party (security of trade) |
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| Submission of Documents, etc. | Midterm Examination | Final Examination | Total. | |
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| 1. | 8% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
| 2. | 8% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
| 3. | 8% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
| 4. | 8% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
| 5. | 8% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
| Total. | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance What kind of law is “Civil Code”? |
Confirm the syllabus and the precautions | 60分 |
| Read [Textbook] Chapter 1 |
70分 | ||
| 2. | Person and Thing | Part 1: General Provisions Chapter 2 - Chapter 4 |
120分 |
| 3. | Legal Act Agency Conditions, Time Limits, Computation of Period of Time and Prescription |
Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
90分 |
| Chapter 7 | 30分 | ||
| 4. | What kind of rights are Real Rights? | Part 2: Real Rights Chapter 8 - Chapter 11 |
120分 |
| 5. | What kind of rights are claims? Effects of Claims Claims and Obligations with Multiple-Parties Extinction of Claims |
Part 3: Claims Chapter 12 - Chapter 13 |
80分 |
| Chapter 14 Chapter 16 |
40分 | ||
| 6. | What is a Contract? | Chapter 17 | 120分 |
| 7. | Contracts [continuation] Gifts, Sale and Exchange Loans for Consumption, Loans for Use and Leases Employment, Contracts for Work, Mandates, Bailment and other Contracts |
Chapter 18 Chapter 19 |
120分 |
| Chapter 20 | |||
| 8. | Midterm Examination Post-examination Discussion Benevolent Intervention in Another’s Business and Unjust Enrichment |
Coverage: Property Law (General Provisions of Civil Code, Real Rights and Claims [General Provisions of Claims, Contract]) | 570分 |
| Chapter 21 | 30分 | ||
| 9. | Tort | Chapter 22 | 120分 |
| 10. | What is Family Law? Marriage and Divorce |
Part 4: Relatives and Inheritance Chapter 23 |
60分 |
| Chapter 24 | 60分 | ||
| 11. | Parent and Child | Chapter 25 | 120分 |
| 12. | Heir and Effect of Inheritance Acceptance and Renunciation of Inheritance and Nonexistence of Heir Wills and Legally Reserved Portion Rights of Residence for Spouse |
Chapter 26 Chapter 27 |
60分 |
| Chapter 28 Chapter 29 |
60分 | ||
| 13. | Final Examination Post-examination Discussion |
Coverage: Property Law (Claims [Benevolent Intervention in Another’s Business, Unjust Enrichment and Tort]), Family Law (Relatives and Inheritance) | 600分 |
| 14. | Preparation for a Paper: Have a group discussion Conclusion |
Confirm the handout | 120分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
The allocation of the overall grade for this course is presented below:
・Submission of Documents, etc.: 40%
・Midterm Examination: 30%
・Final Examination: 30%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state their opinions and answer questions in assignments and the examinations, about the topics discussed in class and key topics in the textbook.
Students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes. If this requirement is not fulfilled, credit will not be awarded.
・Submission of Documents, etc.: 40%
・Midterm Examination: 30%
・Final Examination: 30%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state their opinions and answer questions in assignments and the examinations, about the topics discussed in class and key topics in the textbook.
Students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes. If this requirement is not fulfilled, credit will not be awarded.
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| 授業内と授業外でフィードバックを行います。 | 担当教員の説明をよく聴くこと。 |
Textbook: Takaaki Matsubara, Shinichi Horikawa, Minpô nyûmon 0, Shôgakusha, 2022.
Reference materials: Compendium of Laws (the latest version)
Introduced during class.
Reference URL: Civil Code
https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/129AC0000000089
Reference materials: Compendium of Laws (the latest version)
Introduced during class.
Reference URL: Civil Code
https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/129AC0000000089
・Please be aware of problems in daily life with relevance to the civil law.
・Please read the syllabus and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On ScombZ, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
・Please read the syllabus and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On ScombZ, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
- In spare time after class
- Office hours:
Toyosu: Friday 12:40−13:20 Lecturer’s Room (04M25)
It is desirable to make an appointment by e-mail.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
- 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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