Learning outcomes of the curricular unit

Acquiring knowledge as regards the legal framework of the sales contract. Understanding the main questions that have been raised, mainly at judicial level, as regards this contract. Critical appraisal of that legal regulation and of the solutions offered for these questions. One of the main objectives is to develop critical thinking. Relevance of the course for the students’ professional activity.

Syllabus

I. General aspects. II.Typical, atypical and mixed contracts, and the union of contracts. SALE OF GOODS I. In general. 1.Definition. 2.Characteristics. 3.Distinction from other notions: works contracts; barter agreement. 4.Object. 5.Main effects. 6.Applicability of the sales legal regime to other contracts. II. Retention of title clause. 1.Legal nature of the retention of the title. 2.(In)admissibility of the conveyance of the property whose title was retained. III. Parent to sibling sales and grandparents to grandchildren sales. IV. Sale. V. Sale of goods property of a third party. V. Sale of encumbered assets. VI. Sale of damaged goods. VII. Special forms. VIII. Sale of goods with a mandate to alienate and/or to acquire. IX. Sale of consumer goods. X. Commercial sale of goods.