Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about negotiable instruments law; The aim is to understand the legal nature and functioning of bills of exchange, which are frequently used in practice and are an important part of commercial life.
Course Content
In the negotiable instruments law course, the basic characteristics of negotiable instruments and their classification in various aspects, negotiable instruments theories; Characteristics of negotiable instruments issued to name, order and bearer; loss and cancellation of negotiable instruments; policy, promissory note, formal conditions of the promissory note, policy provisions applicable to the promissory note, written payment promise; Check, check form conditions, transfer, receipt, payment, holder's recourse rights in case of avoidance of payment, statute of limitations, provisions regarding fake and falsified cheques are discussed within the scope of the course.
Required Resources
Hasan Pulaşlı, Kıymetli Evrak Hukukunun Esasları, Adalet Yayınevi, 2021
Recommended Resources
Kendigelen/Kırca, Kıymetli Evrak Hukuku, Oniki Levha Yayıncılık, 2021
Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to define basic information in negotiable instruments law
- Ability to explain turnover in negotiable instruments, types and nature of turnover.
- Ability to explain bill of exchange and its elements
- Ability to analyze Zia and cancellation procedure
- Ability to discuss the concepts of policy, bill and check
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, Elements and Functions of Negotiable Instruments | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 2 | Classification of Negotiable Documents | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 3 | Negotiable Document Theories | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 4 | Defenders in Negotiable Documents | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 5 | General Provisions Regarding Bills of Exchange and Common Features of Bills of Exchange | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 6 | Concept of Policy, Its Elements, Differences of Policy from Bill | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 7 | Concept of Bill | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Issuing the Bill | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 10 | Transfer of Bill, Acceptance and Payment | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 11 | Non-Payment of Bills and Related Consequences | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 12 | Check Legislation, Concept, Issuance and Transfer of Check | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 13 | Payment of Checks, Non-Payments and Consequences Related to These | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 14 | Loss and Cancellation of Negotiable Documents | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 15 | Final exam | Final exam |