CLASS

SUBJECT

CHAPTER

1

Introductions

Introduction to Tort Law and Practice

Legal Analysis in Tort Law

Fact Gathering in Tort Litigation

Foreseeability in Tort Law

Review Small Claims Assignment 1

1-4

2

Negligence A Summary

Element Duty

Element Breach of Duty

Proximate Cause

Damages

Small Claims Complaint Due, Assignment 1

Review Palsgraf Assignment 2

Review Complaint, Assignment 3

12-16

3

Infliction of Emotional Distress

Conversion and Trespass to Chattels

Strictliability

Complaint Due, Assignment 3

Palsgraf Due Assignment 2

Review Answer, Assignment 4

9-11

4

Malpractice and Legal Malpractice

Products Liability

Mass Tort Litigation

Answer Due Assignment 4

In class interrogatories assignment

Review Assignment 5 Interrogatories

17-19

5

Survival and Wrongful Death

Torts Against and with in the Family

Torts Connected with Land

Motions (handout)

Assignment 5 Due Interrogatories

In class assignment Truth on Trial (video)

Review Assignment 6

In class negotiation assognment

20-22

6

Defamation

Invasion of Privacy

Due Assignment 6

In class Terminology Assignment

Review Collections Assignment 7

23-24

7

Misrepresentation, Tortious Interference

Additional Tort Defenses

Workers’ Compensation

Settlement

Collections Assignment 7 Due

25-28

8

Final Cumulative Multiple Choice 50-100 questions

Objectives:

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to tort law. The first class will be spent on the nature of torts and the judicial system. Then we will examine the different kinds of torts involved in injuries to persons and property. The remainder of the semester will be spent on special tort actions and orals.

The course will cover Intentional torts, negligence and strict liability, damages, immunity, and defenses to torts. Principles of insurance law, and procedures for the investigation of personal injury cases.  Principles of dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.  Students will mediate impartially and use tools to maximize negotiation effectiveness.  The course includes application of mediation skills in the law office.