PA372700 Seminar of Civil Procedure 2

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Professional degree course) Division of Law School Program for Law Practice Professionals

Lecture Code PA372700 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 民事訴訟法演習２

Subject Name
（Katakana）ミンジソショウホウエンシュウ２

Subject Name in
English Seminar of Civil Procedure 2

Instructor UEMUKAI TERUYOSHI,YASUNAGA YUJI

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエムカイ　テルヨシ,ヤスナガ　ユウジ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Fri3-6

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

The lectures assume that participants have thoroughly read the assigned textbooks, case law, and related materials, and have considered the issues presented in TKC. Classes are conducted in an interactive format that includes opportunities for questions and answers. While the basic knowledge required of all participants is covered in the textbooks and reference materials, each student’s advance preparation and review are essential for achieving a deeper understanding of the lecture content.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords Civil Procedure

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The lectures assume that participants have thoroughly read the assigned textbooks, case law, and related materials, and have considered the issues presented in TKC. Classes are conducted in an interactive format that includes opportunities for questions and answers. While the basic knowledge required of all participants is covered in the textbooks and reference materials, each student’s advance preparation and review are essential for achieving a deeper understanding of the lecture content.

Class Schedule 1–2: Set-off in Litigation (I–II)
While reviewing material covered in the previous semester, these sessions examine various situations in which set-off becomes an issue in civil court proceedings.
3–4: Ordinary Joint Litigation (I–II)
These sessions address key issues surrounding ordinary joint litigation.
5–6: Mandatory Joint Litigation (I–II)
Using cases involving co-owned property, the course examines the basic procedural rules governing mandatory joint litigation and forms of joint participation.
7–8: Independent Party Intervention (I–II)
Judicial precedents and scholarly views concerning independent party intervention—particularly interventions based on the assertion of rights—are analyzed.
9–10: Auxiliary Intervention (I–II)
These sessions consider issues such as the interest required for auxiliary intervention, the effects of procedural acts by the intervenor, participatory effects, quasi–joint intervention, and matters related to litigation notice, with reference to case law and academic commentary.
11–12: Successors in Litigation (I–II)
These sessions examine the procedural rules applicable when a successor appears before litigation begins, during the litigation process, or after the critical point for determining the parties.
13–14: Representation and Litigation on Behalf of Another; Unincorporated Associations
Judicial precedents and scholarly theories concerning statutory representation, voluntary representation in litigation, and unincorporated associations lacking legal capacity are reviewed.
15: Summary

Midterm and final examinations will be administered.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Same as ”Seminar of Civil Procedure 2”

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details) Text，Resume，PC and so on

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please check on TKC for more information.

Requirements

Grading Method Midterm Examination: 40%
Final Examination: 60%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other Face‑to‑face classes will be held every other week. Details will be provided via TKC.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Professional degree course) Division of Law School Program for Law Practice Professionals
Lecture Code	PA372700	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	民事訴訟法演習２
Subject Name （Katakana）	ミンジソショウホウエンシュウ２
Subject Name in English	Seminar of Civil Procedure 2
Instructor	UEMUKAI TERUYOSHI,YASUNAGA YUJI
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエムカイ　テルヨシ,ヤスナガ　ユウジ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Fri3-6
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
The lectures assume that participants have thoroughly read the assigned textbooks, case law, and related materials, and have considered the issues presented in TKC. Classes are conducted in an interactive format that includes opportunities for questions and answers. While the basic knowledge required of all participants is covered in the textbooks and reference materials, each student’s advance preparation and review are essential for achieving a deeper understanding of the lecture content.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords	Civil Procedure
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The lectures assume that participants have thoroughly read the assigned textbooks, case law, and related materials, and have considered the issues presented in TKC. Classes are conducted in an interactive format that includes opportunities for questions and answers. While the basic knowledge required of all participants is covered in the textbooks and reference materials, each student’s advance preparation and review are essential for achieving a deeper understanding of the lecture content.
Class Schedule	1–2: Set-off in Litigation (I–II) While reviewing material covered in the previous semester, these sessions examine various situations in which set-off becomes an issue in civil court proceedings. 3–4: Ordinary Joint Litigation (I–II) These sessions address key issues surrounding ordinary joint litigation. 5–6: Mandatory Joint Litigation (I–II) Using cases involving co-owned property, the course examines the basic procedural rules governing mandatory joint litigation and forms of joint participation. 7–8: Independent Party Intervention (I–II) Judicial precedents and scholarly views concerning independent party intervention—particularly interventions based on the assertion of rights—are analyzed. 9–10: Auxiliary Intervention (I–II) These sessions consider issues such as the interest required for auxiliary intervention, the effects of procedural acts by the intervenor, participatory effects, quasi–joint intervention, and matters related to litigation notice, with reference to case law and academic commentary. 11–12: Successors in Litigation (I–II) These sessions examine the procedural rules applicable when a successor appears before litigation begins, during the litigation process, or after the critical point for determining the parties. 13–14: Representation and Litigation on Behalf of Another; Unincorporated Associations Judicial precedents and scholarly theories concerning statutory representation, voluntary representation in litigation, and unincorporated associations lacking legal capacity are reviewed. 15: Summary Midterm and final examinations will be administered.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Same as ”Seminar of Civil Procedure 2”
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	Text，Resume，PC and so on
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please check on TKC for more information.
Requirements
Grading Method	Midterm Examination: 40% Final Examination: 60%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	Face‑to‑face classes will be held every other week. Details will be provided via TKC.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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