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LS 230 - Tort Law and Personal Injury Litigation

Prerequisites: None
Study of the nature of civil wrongs and of jurisprudential concepts concerning liability. Includes the study of injuries to persons, property, and relationships; intentional wrongs such as defamation, infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy, negligence in personal and professional settings (such as malpractice) and strict liability. Concepts in tort reform, insurance, defenses to tort actions, and “personal injury” trial practice will also be addressed.

3 credits


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