Standard |
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the fact investigation process. Topics include: concepts of tort, intentional and unintentional; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and business torts.
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Competency Areas |
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Concepts of Tort, Intentional and Unintentional |
Class |
5 |
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Causation and Liability Concepts |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Damages and Defenses |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Business Torts |
Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission |
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Corequisite: |
PLS 101 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
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CONCEPTS OF TORT, INTENTIONAL
AND UNINTENTIONAL |
15 |
0 |
0 |
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Intentional and unintentional torts |
Distinguish intentional torts from unintentional torts. |
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Identify the elements which comprise intentional torts. |
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Conduct a thorough factual investigation of a "torts" case. |
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CAUSATION AND LIABILITY CONCEPTS |
20 |
0 |
0 |
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Negligence |
Identify the elements which comprise the tort of negligence. |
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Analyze the concepts of vicarious liability, strict liability, and products liability. |
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Remedies |
Explain the defenses that can be raised against claims of negligence. |
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Summarize the defenses that can be raised against claims of intentional torts. |
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Describe the various types of damages that may be available to a successful plaintiff in a tort action. |
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BUSINESS TORTS |
5 |
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0 |
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Identify commercial torts. |
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Describe commercial torts. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most
current edition.
Statsky, W. P. (1990). Torts: Personal injury litigation (3rd ed.). St. Paul: West.
ABA Journal
American Lawyer
Fulton County Daily Report
Georgia State Bar Journal
Legal Economics
Legal Professional
National Paralegal Professional
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