2020-2021 Catalog

LEG 300 Tort Law

An in-depth study of the legal aspects of civil wrongs, remedies for those wrongs and personal injury law. Students acquire skills in analyzing cases related to intentional torts, negligence, defamation, product liability, damages and vicarious liability. In addition, students examine the development of common law and efforts to reform tort law including no-fault legislation and caps on monetary awards.