Torts I   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Colleges of Law General Catalog
   

LAW 6121 - Torts I


Required
This course considers the nature and extent of the legal protection afforded against interference by others with the security of one's person, property, or intangible interests. The course covers civil liability for intentional and unintentional behavior, the law of negligence, strict liability, vicarious liability, various forms of immunity, damages and other remedies. Also addressed are: strict and products liability, defamation, invasion of privacy and business-related torts. Units: (2-semester course; 3 units per semester)