LAW 7113 - Damages

Institution:

Villanova University

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Description:

Description: The damages course covers the goals of damages; the principles of measurement (e.g., reliance and expectancy); consequential damages (e.g., general and special); limitations (e.g., liquidated damages, avoidable consequences, scope of liability, certainty requirement); damages in the context of specific subject areas, such as breach of contract, torts, and intellectual property disputes; punitive damages; attorneys fees and costs; interest (e.g., compensatory and moratory interest); and damages in foreign currency. It also examines the various methods for computing damages (such as the discounted cash flow method and the replacement value method) and issues revolving around valuing a case for settlement purposes. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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