LGS 170 - Civil Procedure

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Gain a basic understanding of civil litigation processes and procedures. Explore topics that include state and federal court systems, pleadings, court documents, discovery, trial, parties, judgments and attacks on judgments. Lab fee $12.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in LGS 111 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the totality of the litigation process.
Determine proper jurisdiction and venue.
File initial pleadings.
Conduct motions practice.
Initiate and respond to discovery.
Identify the elements of trial strategy.
Identify post-judgment remedies.
Explain the appeals process.