Torts
Course Information
- Course Number
- L6118
- Curriculum Level
- Foundation
- Areas of Study
- Civil Procedure, Litigation, and Dispute Resolution, Torts
- Type
- Lecture
Section 001 Information
Instructor
Bert Huang
Harold R. Medina Professor of Procedural Jurisprudence
Section Description
This course concerns the common law of injuries to people and property. We will explore topics ranging from foundational concepts of civil liability, such as negligence and causation, to the practical complexities of class actions and mass torts, such as those arising from environmental disasters. Special attention will be given to the design and use of tort remedies, such as compensatory damages and punitive damages.
- School Year & Semester
- Spring 2024
- Location
- JGH 101
- Schedule
-
Class meets on
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Points
- 4
- Method of Evaluation
- Exam
- J.D Writing Credit?
- No
Learning Outcomes
- Primary
-
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in a specific body of law, including major policy concerns
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in key considerations in legal design
Course Limitations
- Instructor Pre-requisites
- None
- Instructor Co-Requisites
- None
- Requires Permission
- No
- Recommended Courses
- None
- Other Limitations
- 1L students only