LAW 253 - Torts

Institution:

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Description:

An introduction to the basic principles of liability for harm caused to the person or property of others. The basic topics covered include the general elements of the plaintiffs prima facie case (legal injury, tortuous conduct, actual causation and proximate causation), the various types of tortuous conduct (intentional negligence, etc.), the relevant privileges and defenses that can be raised by the defendant (e.g. defense of self or others, contributory negligence, and consent or assumption of risk), and the underlying principles or policies justifying and limiting liability. Additional topics may be covered, such as various types of traditional strict liability (e.g. liability for nuisances and ultra hazardous activities), an introduction to modern products liability, vicarious liability, immunities, types of damages and other remedies, and allocation of liability among multiple responsible parties. 5. 000 Credit Hours 5. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department Course Attributes: Kent College of Law Tuition

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5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iit.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 567-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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