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Civil Procedural Law

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:42
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_397LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Law; Civil RightsTarget Audience:Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ivars Kronis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)20Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures40
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours64
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Introduction to Civil Law, Logic, History of Latvian Law, Administrative Law, Legal Theory, Legal Methods.
Objective:
To acquaint students with the principles, rules, main problems and differences of civil procedure from other branches of procedural law. To improve students’ knowledge of procedural and civil law, to acquaint students with the terminology of the field. To prepare students for practical work with civil procedural documents and participation in a court hearing. In order to achieve the objectives of the study course, the following tasks shall be fulfilled: To study laws and regulations related to civil procedure and to get acquainted with literature, as well as publications and case law in civil procedure. To analyse and prepare various civil procedural documents independently. To carry out independent work aimed at promoting creative thinking within the science of law.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The concept of civil procedure. Subject, System and methods of civil procedural law.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Civil procedural legal relations.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
3Sources of civil procedure law. Case law. Principles of civil procedure law.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Civil case submission and jurisdiction of a court of general jurisdiction. Parties to the civil proceedings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
5Participation of third parties in civil proceedings. Participation of a prosecutor in civil proceedings. Institutions and persons involved in the process under the law.Lectures2.00auditorium
6Representation in court. Procedural time limits.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
7Cost of the proceedings. Procedural sanctions.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
8Claim. Recourse procedure.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
9Evidence and proof.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Proceedings before the court of first instance. Bringing a civil case to court. Preparation of civil cases for trial.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
11Proceedings before the court of first instance. Trial. Judgments of the court of first instance.Lectures1.00auditorium
12Appeal proceedings.Lectures1.00auditorium
13Cassation proceedings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
14Appeal and protest against court decisions. Appeals against cases where the court judgment has entered into effect.Lectures1.00auditorium
15Executive procedure. The process of enforcing judgments of courts and other bodies.Lectures1.00auditorium
16Procedural peculiarities of consideration of certain categories of cases. Special forms of procedure.Lectures1.00auditorium
17Enforcement of arbitration court judgments. International civil proceedings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The concept of civil procedure. Subject, System and methods of civil procedural law.Lectures0.25auditorium
2Civil procedural legal relations.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes0.25auditorium
3Sources of civil procedure law. Case law. Principles of civil procedure law.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Civil case submission and jurisdiction of a court of general jurisdiction. Parties to the civil proceedings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes0.25auditorium
5Participation of third parties in civil proceedings. Participation of a prosecutor in civil proceedings. Institutions and persons involved in the process under the law.Lectures0.50auditorium
6Representation in court. Procedural time limits.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.25auditorium
7Cost of the proceedings. Procedural sanctions.Lectures0.50
Classes0.25
8Claim. Recourse procedure.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes0.50auditorium
9Evidence and proof.Lectures0.25auditorium
10Proceedings before the court of first instance. Bringing a civil case to court. Preparation of civil cases for trial.Lectures0.25auditorium
Classes0.25auditorium
11Proceedings before the court of first instance. Trial. Judgments of the court of first instance.Lectures0.25auditorium
12Appeal proceedings.Lectures0.25auditorium
13Cassation proceedings.Lectures0.25auditorium
Classes0.25auditorium
14Appeal and protest against court decisions. Appeals against cases where the court judgment has entered into effect.Lectures0.25auditorium
15Executive procedure. The process of enforcing judgments of courts and other bodies.Lectures0.25auditorium
16Procedural peculiarities of consideration of certain categories of cases. Special forms of procedure.Lectures0.25auditorium
17Enforcement of arbitration court judgments. International civil proceedings.Lectures0.25auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent preparation of written assignments according to the topics and requirements of the course, according to the study regulations. Independent study of legal literature and case law materials, independent preparation of presentations. 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.
Assessment Criteria:
Student work is evaluated in accordance with the RSU internal regulations. A student who has attended less than half of the lectures and has not successfully passed the mid-term practical tests may not be admitted to the exam. The final assessment of the course is made up of independent work and the exam grade, the main criterion of which is the amount and quality of the acquired knowledge and compliance thereof with the learning outcomes to be achieved during the course (EQF/LQF level 6).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:The student is able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of civil law sub-branch – civil procedure (to formulate basic principles of civil procedure and basic concepts of civil procedure law, to understand the purpose of civil procedure regulation, the practical necessity of separate special regulations) and specialised knowledge (to describe basic procedural rules governing submission and jurisdiction of civil disputes, costs of proceedings, procedural time limits, competence of participants in the matter, evidence, proceedings before the court of first instance: bringing an action, security for a claim, adjudication, court decisions, settlement, special features of certain categories of proceedings, special adjudication procedure, judicial fulfilment of obligations, appeals, cassation, arbitration proceedings, execution of court judgments, international civil proceedings). In addition, the student is able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the aforesaid knowledge, and some of the knowledge on civil proceedings must correspond to the highest level of achievements. The student is able to demonstrate understanding of the most important concepts and regularities in the field of civil procedure.
Skills:The student is able to use the theoretical foundations of criminal procedure learned and skills acquired during the study process, to formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in the sub-discipline of civil law – civil procedure, to explain these and to discuss in a reasoned way with specialists and non-specialists. The student is able to use the skills of applying the Civil Procedure Law in practice, using the theoretical foundations and skills of the civil procedure acquired during the course. Understands the place of civil procedure in the legal system. The students is able to analyse practical situations, understanding the nature of applicable provisions of the Civil Procedure Law. The student has acquired verbal and written communication skills on the issues of civil procedure law. The student is able to orientate themselves in the case law and apply the findings thereof.
Competencies:The student is able to apply the legal provisions of the Civil Procedure Law in practically solving legal cases and giving theoretical opinions on the relevant issues. The student is able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for professional and personal development. The student is able to obtain, select and analyse information independently and use it for drawing up legal documents. The student is able to make decisions and solve problems in the civil law sub-branch – civil procedure – and the scope of professional activity of a lawyer.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Latvijas Republikas Satversme. Pieņemta 15.02.1922., stājas spēkā 07.11.1922., publicēta laikrakstā "Latvijas Vēstnesis", 43, 01.07.1993., "Ziņotājs", 6, 31.03.1994.
2 Likums “Par tiesu varu”. Pieņemts 15.12.1992.; stājies spēkā 01.01.1993. Publicēts "Ziņotājs", 1, 14.01.1993.
3Civilprocesa likums. Pieņemts: 14.10.1998. Stājas spēkā: 01.03.1999. Publicēts: laikrakstā "Latvijas Vēstnesis", 326/330 (1387/1391), 03.11.1998., "Ziņotājs", 23, 03.12.1998.
4 Notariāta likums. Pieņemts 01.06.1993. Stājas spēkā 01.09.1993. Publicēts "Latvijas Vēstnesis", 48, 09.07.1993., "Ziņotājs", 26/27, 05.07.1993.
5Zemesgrāmatu likums. Pieņemts: 22.12.1937. Stājas spēkā: 05.04.1993. Publicēts: "Ziņotājs", 16, 29.04.1993.
6Darba likums. Pieņemts 20.06.2001. Stājies spēkā 01.06.2002. Publicēts: "Latvijas Vēstnesis", 105 (2492), 06.07.2001., "Ziņotājs", 15, 09.08.2001.
7Šķīrējtiesu likums. Pieņemts 11.09.2014. Stājas spēkā: 01.01.2015. Publicēts laikrakstā: "Latvijas Vēstnesis", 194 (5254), 01.10.2014.
829.05.2018. MK noteikumi Nr.305 "Noteikumi par vienkāršotajā procedūrā izmantojamām veidlapām“.
925.03.2014. MK noteikumi Nr. 161 “Kārtība, kādā novērš vardarbības draudus un nodrošina pagaidu aizsardzību pret vardarbību”
1001.09.2009. MK noteikumi Nr.983 "Ar lietas izskatīšanu saistīto izdevumu aprēķināšanas kārtība“.
1121.07.2009. MK noteikumi Nr.792 "Noteikumi par saistību piespiedu izpildīšanas brīdinājuma kārtībā izmantojamām veidlapām".
12 25.03.2008. MK noteikumi Nr.217 "Kārtība, kādā zvērinātam tiesu izpildītājam tiek segti izpildu darbības veikšanai nepieciešamie izdevumi un izmaksāta amata atlīdzība, ja izpildāms atbildīgās iestādes lēmums par starptautisko organizāciju noteikto s
1330.05.2006. MK noteikumi Nr.447 "Noteikumi par apķīlāto kustamo lietu apzīmogošanas kārtību“.
1431.01.2006. MK noteikumi Nr.93 "Kārtība, kādā tiesu izpildītājs, veicot sprieduma izpildi ārpus sava iecirkņa, sazinās ar attiecīgā iecirkņa tiesu izpildītāju”.
15Ministru kabineta 07.01.2014. noteikumi Nr. 9
”Noteikumi par izpildu darbību veikšanai nepieciešamajiem izdevumiem”.
16Civilprocesa likuma komentāri I (1.-28. nodaļa), Aigars G., Rozenbergs J., Torgāns K., Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2011, 546 lapas.
17Civilprocesa likuma komentāri II (29.-60. nodaļa) Prof. K.Torgāna zinātniskajā redakcijā. - Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2012, 1031 lpp.
18Civilprocesa likuma komentāri. III daļa (61.-86.nodaļa). Sagatavojis autoru kolektīvs. Prof. K.Torgāna zinātniskajā redakcijā. -Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2014, 618.lpp.
19Latvijas Republikas Augstākās tiesas Senāta Civillietu departamenta spriedumi un lēmumi 1997. R., Tiesu namu aģentūra. 1998. un turpmāko gadu izdevumi.
20„Prasības tiesvedība un pierādījumi.” A.Līcis. Prof. K.Torgāna zinātniskajā redakcijā. Mācību līdzeklis tiesību zinātņu studentiem. – Rīga: Tiesu nama aģentūra, 2003, 127 lpp.
21Civilprocesa mācības grāmata / Vladimirs Bukovskis. Rīga: Autora izdevums, 1933. 792 lpp.
Additional Reading
1Torgāns Kalvis. Civiltiesību, komerctiesību un civilprocesa aktualitātes. Raksti 1999–2008. Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2009, 667 lpp.
2„Zivilprozeßordnung mit Gerichtsverfassungsgesetz, den Einführungsgesetzen un europarechtlichen Vorschriften. Kommentar. 25., neubearbeitete Auflage.”, Verlag C.H. Beck, München, 2003., 2000 Seiten.
3„Civilprocesa likums ar paskaidrojumiem” / Sastādījuši: F. Konradi, T. Zvejnieks u.c., R., Valsts tipogrāfijas izdevums, 1939. g., 653. lpp.
4- Torgāns K. Civiltiesību, Komerctiesību un Civilprocesa aktualitātes. Raksti 1999-2008.R: TNA, 2009.
5Гражданский процесс. Учебник. 3-е издание. Отв. редак. проф. В.В.Ярков. – М. Издательство БЕК, 1999-624 с.
6Civilprocess / Konstantīns Čakste. Rīga; Limited Company, SIA, 2016. 175 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1Satversmes tiesas interneta mājas lapa: www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv
2LR Augstākās tiesas interneta mājas lapas sadaļa “Judikatūras nolēmumu arhīvs”: www.at.gov.lv
3Latvijas tiesas interneta mājas lapa: https://manas.tiesas.lv/eTiesas/
4Latvijas Republikas tiesību akti: www.likumi.lv
5Saeima, likumdošanas datubāze: http://titania.saeima.lv/LIVS12/saeimalivs12.nsf/webAll?Ope…
6Latvijas vēstnesis interneta mājas lapa: https://www.lv.lv
7Latvijas Zvērinātu tiesu izpildītāju padomes interneta mājas lapa: http://www.lzti.lv/
8Latvijas notariāts interneta mājas lapa: https://latvijasnotars.lv/
9Latvijas Zvērinātu advokātu padomes interneta mājas lapa: http://www.advokatura.lv/
10Latvijas Republikas prokuratūra interneta mājas lapa: http://www.prokuratura.gov.lv
11Valsts vienotā datorizētā zemesgrāmata: https://www.zemesgramata.lv/