2023-2024 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
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LGS 171 - Tort Law3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Familiarizes students with all aspects of tort law. Topics include intentional torts, negligent torts, defenses, joint tort feasors and strict liability. Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LGS 111 , LGS 253 or BPA 253.
Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.
Course Outcomes:
Upon conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify intentional torts to the person and property.
- Explain defenses to intentional torts.
- Recognize negligence, its defenses, and causation issues.
- Identify duties owed by owners of land to various categories of people.
- Describe strict liability and product liability issues.
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