Section Information
Section Description Provided by Instructor
A problem for every legal system is how to deal with situations in which multiple parties possess the same or similar claims against the same defendant. In the United States, the problem is further complicated by the fact that many of these claims can be brought in either state or federal courts. In response, the United States has developed class action and multi-district litigation on a scale unknown to any other nation.
This seminar addresses the considerable challenges such litigation presents in everything from policy debates to practical conundrums. The seminar also considers possible alternatives to class actions, including some that have been tried in other counties.
Finally, it considers the substantial constitutional issues raised by class actions.
No course prerequisite is required for entry to this seminar.
Semester
Spring 2013
Section
001
Schedule
W 6:20p - 8:10p
Location
JGH 502
Points
2.0
Method of Evaluation
Paper
J.D. Writing Credit
Minor (automatic)
Course Limitations
Pre-requisite Courses
None
Co-requisite Courses
None
Recommended Courses
No Pre- or Co-requisites
Other Limitations
None
