Abstract
Suppose \({\mathcal{X}}\) is an \(n\) -correct set of nodes in the plane, that is, it admits a unisolvent interpolation with bivariate polynomials of total degree less than or equal to \(n.\) Then an algebraic curve \(q\) of degree \(k\leq n\) can pass through at most \(d(n,k):={{n+2}\choose{2}}-{{n+2-k}\choose{2}}\) nodes of \({\mathcal{X}}.\) A curve \(q\) of degree \(k\leq n\) is called maximal if it passes through exactly \(d(n,k)\) nodes of \({\mathcal{X}}.\) In particular, a maximal line is a line passing through \(d(n,1)=n+1\) nodes of \({\mathcal{X}}.\) Maximal curves are an important tool for the study of \(n\) -correct sets. We present new properties of maximal curves, as well as extensions of known properties.