LAWS 1110 - Litigation

Institution:

Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska

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Description:

A survey of the process of pursuing a civil action through the legal system is studied. Topics covered include choice of courts, jurisdiction, venue, pleadings and related motions, discovery, pretrial actions and preparation, and trial and appellate procedures. Emphasis is on the paralegal's role in gathering and organizing materials, interviewing and investigating, drafting complaints, answering interrogatories, pleadings and the trial notebook featuring WordPerfect software, and assisting during the trial. Prerequisites Admission to Paralegal program and LAWS 1100 or Pre-law major

Credits:

4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mccneb.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 457-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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