Case studies
How to deal with a case study
In Delictum the solved cases follow the same outline. This has been done in order to facilitate the acquisition of the skill of argumentation and resolution of practical cases. After all, this is what the jurist's work consists of. If in the study of the cases one proceeds with the order and structure therein, and if one pays attention to acquiring the ways of saying, one will undoubtedly make progress in the acquisition of the ability to resolve the cases.
The following is a series of tips which, in a very summarised way, express how to deal successfully with the resolution of practical cases, at least as far as this subject is concerned. More information can be found here at summary.
When arguing
The following is a series of practical rules for dealing with the task of arguing in the resolution of practical cases. It is merely a reminder of classical logic, rhetoric and dialectics.
The medieval University was aimed at students who had passed three of the seven Liberal Arts, the Trivium: Grammar (or Logic), Rhetoric (the use of language to instruct and persuade) and Dialectic. And they spent a lot of time practising these three subjects. Only after that came the Quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy), and only after that could they progress further. If you want to know more, click here.
In this section
This section offers a wide range of cases to be solved, so, in order to identify them easily, each one has been named with an expression. Cases 11 to 19 correspond to Lesson 1, 21 to 29 to Lesson 2 and so on. In addition, each case is accompanied by one, two or three asterisks, depending on its progressive difficulty.
The cases that have already been solved will also help you to acquire the style of solving practical cases. The sources (jurisprudential or doctrinal) are also provided in order to locate them.
section Solution
Solution to the case. Sometimes you can find a blue box that provides clues for a better understanding of the case.
section "keep moving forward".
Sometimes, between cases, between cases and explanations, the expression "For further progress" is used with the icon: the aim is to continue the study of subject by moving from one problem to another. Follow these steps.