PLA 425 - Litigation I

Institution:

National University

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on civil procedure in both state and federal courts. Topics covered include jurisdiction, venue, parties, third parties, pleadings and motions, and analysis of civil-litigation strategies. The role of the paralegal in discovery is stressed and the course includes discussion of various forms of discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and demands to produce documents. Students will discuss privileges, including the attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work-product privilege. Trialsetting and related matters are also discussed.

Credits:

4.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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