PLS 103 - Law and Litigation

Institution:

Anna Maria College

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to law, the legal system, and the fundamentals of civil litigation. Students follow a hypothetical negligence suit from initial client interview through settlement or trial. Topics include the structure of the court system, jurisdiction, the rules of civil procedure, discovery, and the anatomy of a civil trial. Students learn to draft simple pleadings.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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