LGLA 2303 - Torts and Personal Injury Law

Institution:

Cedar Valley College (now Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus)

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Description:

This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: LGLA 1313, LGLA 1311, ENGL 1301. This course presents fundamental common law and statutory concepts of tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, product liability, strict liability, special tort actions, immunities and commonly employed defenses, techniques of investigating claims, a paralegal's ethical obligations in this field, tort law terminology, and computer applications in tort law. (3 Lec.) Search for LGLA 2303 classes

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarvalleycollege.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 860-8201

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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