TORTS

LAW 711

Creation of promissory liability; interpretation of words and conduct; exchange, reliance or formality as necessary for creation of promissory liability; remedies for breach of contract; unfairness as a reason for avoiding contractual liability.

LAW 802

Study a set of procedural concepts that are fundamental to legal practice in the U.S., including jurisdiction over parties, subject matter jurisdiction, and federal-state conflict of laws. In addition to learning key doctrines, engage in a theoretical inquiry into explanations of and justifications for those doctrines.

LAW 825

Substantive law of property, life and liability insurance, including study of the fire and automobile forms; regulation of insurance companies, policies and practices.

LAW 926

Topics reflect interests of instructor and students.

LAW 714

Development of the modern civil action including pleading, discovery, and the pretrial conference; the trial; motions after verdict and judgment; appeals; state and federal procedures.