Torts - LAWW 62554

Credits Hours: 4

Covers the bases of civil liability for physical and nonphysical personal injury (and, to a lesser extent, for damage to property); theory, historical development, and application of liability based on intent, negligence, or without fault; defenses, privileges, and immunities to tort liability; parties to the action; the elements of damage to persons and property; special problems concerning owners and occupiers of land, products liability, ownership of animals, and abnormally dangerous activities; and statutory modifications, including wrongful death and survival actions and Federal Tort Claims Act actions. (Formerly LAW 6425)

Required: Required
Bar Exam Tested: Yes
Practice Area: General Practice