The Marriage Nullity Process WK-K-NM

In terms of knowledge:
EK1 – the student is familiar with the terminology related to the canonical process for a declaration of the nullity of a marriage,
EK2 – the student is familiar with the provisions governing the canonical process for the annulment of marriage,
EK3 – the student is familiar with the basic literature and principles established by the jurisprudence of the Roman Rota regarding the currently applicable rules for adjudicating cases of marriage annulment.

In terms of skills:
EK4 – the student is able to use basic literature on canonical matrimonial proceedings,
EK5 – the student is able to independently interpret the provisions governing proceedings for the declaration of the nullity of a marriage, and apply them in judicial proceedings,
EK6 – the student is able to formulate (orally and in writing) arguments and draft texts related to canonical proceedings concerning the nullity of a canonical marriage.

In terms of competencies:
EK7 – the student possesses the competencies to perform various types of tasks related to canonical proceedings for the nullity of marriage. These competencies essentially pertain to the duties performed by employees of ecclesiastical courts (official, judge, defender of the marriage bond, notary), and by individuals who provide legal assistance to the parties to the proceedings (attorneys, representatives).

Knowledge (EK 1–3):

Grade 2 (Fail): The student is unfamiliar with the sources of substantive and procedural matrimonial law, as well as the basic terminology related to proceedings for the annulment of a marriage; the student lacks basic knowledge of the nature of these proceedings, their stages, the significance of procedural evidence, and the means of challenging a judgment; the student lacks a systematic understanding of issues concerning the rights and obligations of members of the ecclesiastical tribunal and the parties to the proceedings.

Grade 3 (DST): The student has a limited knowledge of the sources of substantive and procedural matrimonial law, as well as the basic terminology related to proceedings for the annulment of marriage; the student has very limited knowledge of the nature of these proceedings, their stages, the significance of procedural evidence, and the means of challenging a judgment; the student has a poorly organized understanding of issues concerning the rights and obligations of members of the ecclesiastical tribunal and the parties to the proceeding.

Grade 4 (DB): The student is familiar with the basic sources of substantive and procedural matrimonial law, as well as the terminology related to the annulment of marriage proceedings; the student possesses considerable knowledge regarding the nature of these proceedings, their stages, the significance of procedural evidence, and the means of challenging a judgment; the student has a moderately well-organized understanding of issues concerning the rights and obligations of members of the ecclesiastical tribunal and the parties to the proceedings.

Grade 5 (Excellent): The student has a thorough understanding of the sources of substantive and procedural matrimonial law, as well as the terminology related to annulment proceedings; the student possesses comprehensive knowledge of the nature of this process, its stages, the significance of procedural evidence, and the means of challenging a judgment; the student has a fully organized understanding of issues concerning the rights and obligations of members of the ecclesiastical tribunal and the parties to the proceedings.

Skills (EC 4–6):
Grade 2 (ndst): The student is unable to analyze, summarize, and present issues related to proceedings for the annulment of marriage; the student is unable to utilize the legal remedies provided for the protection and enforcement of the substantive rights of parties seeking to challenge the validity of a marriage; the student is unable to reliably locate and utilize sources and literature in the field of matrimonial procedural law.

Grade 3 (satisfactory): The student is able, to a limited extent, to analyze, summarize, and present issues related to proceedings for the annulment of a marriage; the student is able, to a limited extent, to use legal remedies to protect and assert the rights of parties seeking to challenge the validity of a marriage; the student identifies and uses sources and literature on matrimonial procedural law, albeit with errors.

Grade 4 (Good): The student is able to properly analyze, summarize, and present issues related to proceedings for the annulment of a marriage; the student is able to utilize some of the legal remedies provided for the protection and enforcement of the rights of parties seeking to challenge the validity of a marriage; in the vast majority of cases, the student is able to reliably locate and utilize sources and literature in the field of matrimonial procedural law.

Grade 5 (Excellent): The student is able to accurately and quickly analyze, summarize, and present issues related to proceedings for the annulment of a marriage; the student is able to fully utilize the appropriate legal remedies provided for the protection and enforcement of the substantive rights of parties seeking to challenge the validity of a marriage; the student properly locates and reliably uses sources and literature in the field of matrimonial procedural law.

Competencies (EC 7–8):
Grade 2 (unsatisfactory): The student is unable to plan and organize independent work aimed at completing a research task and mastering the subject matter related to proceedings for the annulment of a marriage;
The student does not engage with the course, does not participate in discussions, does not offer constructive comments, and is unable to resolve practical legal issues based on applicable norms of canon law.

Grade 3 (DST): The student is able, to a limited extent, to plan and organize independent work aimed at completing a research assignment and mastering the subject matter related to the process of declaring a marriage null and void;
The student occasionally participates in class activities by taking part in discussions and formulating their own constructive statements; they have difficulty resolving practical legal issues based on the applicable norms of canon law.

Grade 4 (Good): The student is able to properly plan and organize independent work aimed at completing a research assignment and mastering the subject matter related to the process of declaring a marriage null and void; The student frequently engages actively in class by participating in discussions, formulating their own statements and constructive comments, and can easily resolve practical legal issues based on the applicable norms of canon law;

Grade 5 (Excellent): The student is able to correctly and comprehensively plan and organize independent work aimed at completing a research assignment and mastering the subject matter related to the process of declaring a marriage null and void; the student very often actively engages in class activities by participating in discussions, formulating their own statements and constructive comments, and is able to resolve practical legal issues with the greatest ease and in a professional manner, based on the applicable norms of canon law.

The final grade for the course consists of the grade from the oral exam, during which the student must demonstrate adequate knowledge of legal sources and the relevant literature, as well as achievement of the learning outcomes, on a scale ranging from failing (2) to very good (5).

Literatura obowiązkowa

T. Pawluk, Prawo kanoniczne według Kodeksu Jana Pawła II, t. 4, Olsztyn 1990
Z. Grocholewski, Pewność moralna jako klucz do lektury norm procesowych, „Jus Matrimoniale” 3 (1998), s. 9-44
Komentarz do Kodeksu Prawa Kanonicznego, t. V, Księga VII Procesy, Red. J. Krukowski, Pallottinum 2007, s. 326-372
A.G. Miziński, Status prawny adwokata w Kościele łacińskim, Lublin 2011
J. Krajczyński (red.), Proces małżeński według motu proprio Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus, Płock 2015

Literatura uzupełniająca

R. Sobański, Udział adwokata w procesie o nieważność małżeństwa, „Jus Matrimoniale” 2(1997), s. 125-144
R. Sobański, Uwagi o funkcji sędziego w procesie o nieważność małżeństwa, „Jus Matrimoniale” 3(1998), s.45-60
R. Sobański, Iudex veritatem de matrimonio dicit, „Jus Matrimoniale” 4 (1999), s. 181-196
J. Staszak, Koszty sporządzania opinii biegłego w całości opłat procesowych, [w:] Kościelne prawo procesowe. Materiały i studia, Red. A. Dzięga i in., t. 1, Lublin 1999, s. 55-64
R. Sobański, Orzekanie nieważności małżeństwa z dwu (lub więcej) tytułów wadliwego konsensu, „Jus Matrimoniale” 5 (2000), s. 139-150
G. Leszczyński, Oświadczenie stron jako środek dowodowy w procesie o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, „Prawo Kanoniczne” 2000, nr 1-2, s. 107-121
P. Majer, Niestawiennictwo strony pozwanej w procesie o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, „Jus Matrimoniale” 7 (2002), s. 167-190
G. Leszczyński, Wartość dowodowa opinii biegłego w procesie o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, „Jus Matrimoniale” 9 (2004), s. 137-150
J. Krajczyński, Interpretacja i stosowanie norm dotyczących zgody małżeńskiej w perspektywie teologicznej, [w:] tenże, Podmiotowość osoby ludzkiej i konsens małżeński, Płock 2005, s. 55-72
A. Brzemia-Bonarek, Dopuszczalność dowodów zdobytych w sposób niegodziwy w kanonicznym procesie o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa, Katowice 2007

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

• Canon Law canonical specialization - full-time master studies (old program)

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• Description of WK-K-NM in USOSweb