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Sources of commitment

Course Description: A mandatory department requirement. The student learns the sources of obligations as stipulated in the Civil Transactions Law.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: LAW 101
Objectives of the course :

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the administrative sources of obligations: ”contract and unilateral will,” and the involuntary sources: ”harmful act, unjust enrichment, and law.” The study of this course will be in accordance with the regulations issued in this regard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, comparative legislation, and within the allotted time.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- To know the voluntary sources of obligation and the involuntary sources of obligation.
2- To explain the pillars and types of a contract.
3- Identify the beneficial action.
Skills:
To distinguish between voluntary sources of obligation and involuntary sources of obligation.
2- To compare a valid contract with a void contract and a defective contract.
3. To analyze texts related to compensation of various types, both judicial and contractual.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- To adhere to Islamic values and professional ethics and to participate in finding constructive solutions to issues.
2. To adhere to the regulatory rules contained herein.
3. To take responsibility for the actions taken.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
General introduction and student orientation to the course (nature, objectives, requirements).
How to conclude a contract and its effects on persons and subject matter.
Volitional Sources of Contractual Obligation: Contract Formation: Consensus.
Flaws of will.
Place of contract, reason for contract.
Contract divisions.
The effects of the contract on the contracting parties and on third parties.
Termination of the contract.
The unilateral will: its role and the conditions for its binding effect.
Involuntary Sources: Tortious Act: Liability for Personal Act.
Liability for the acts of others.
Liability for Animal Crimes, Building Collapse, and Objects.
Unjust enrichment.

  • Last updated: 2026-05-17

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