PAL 112 - Litigation 2
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: PAL 111
Description
An introduction to the broad outlines of law in negligence and other tort law, contract law, corporation and shareholder actions and property law.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify fundamental principles of the substantive law of torts, contracts, products liability and equity.
- Recognize the significance of the various procedures learned in Litigation 1.
- Adapt legal research abilities to problems arising in pursuit of a lawsuit.
- Draft documents involved in the litigation process.
- Recognize complex ethical problems faced in a litigation law office.
Listed Topics
- Review of Litigation Process
- Sources of Law
- Intentional Torts – Specific Causes of Action
- Negligence Law
- Strict Liability Concepts
- Products Liability
- Class Action
- Equity
- Contract Law
- The Application of Substantive Law to the Litigation Process and the ethics
Reference Materials
Contemporary texts, software, and appropriate A-V materials.
Approved By: Kingsmore, John Date Approved: 05/21/1990
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