Torts

Torts is the area of law that covers the rules and doctrines relevant to the process of dispute resolution of civil claims for injuries caused by someone’s conduct.  It is a vast area of the law, and this four credit course is designed to cover only its basic principles while also helping you learn and master important skills necessary for the practice of law.  

Upon completion of the course, you should be able to (1) understand and be able to explain the differences among the three theories of liability in tort and the different elements of the causes of action recognized within each, (2) construct a prima facie case on behalf of a torts claimant based on all theories of liability, (3) recognize the strengths and weaknesses of arguments made on behalf of claimants and defendants in a torts case based on all theories of liability and (4) understand and articulate the policy implications of tort law.