Erik Titlestad Monsen

Erik Titlestad Monsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, affiliated with research groups focusing on Tort Law, Insurance Law, and Property Law. His primary research interests include legal method, contract law, tort law, and monetary claims law, with an emphasis on coherence in legal regulations. He teaches courses such as Legal Method, Contract Law II, and Monetary Claims Law at the Master's level. His work explores topics like enrichment law, judicial precedents, and comparative legal frameworks. Monsen has published extensively on contractual obligations, tort liability, and legal remedies, with notable contributions to Scandinavian and European legal scholarship. His research often bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, addressing gaps in contract formation and enforcement mechanisms.

Recent publications analyze the Supreme Court’s clarification of complaint rules, payment claims in failed negotiations, and comparative studies on European civil code frameworks. Monsen’s work frequently engages with case law, such as the Sårstelldommen ruling, and addresses emerging issues like environmental considerations in property law and intellectual property enforcement. He has also authored textbooks on legal methodology and contributed to policy consultations on industrial property rights.