TORTS

Catalog description

This course examines the body of law directed toward the compensation of individuals for injuries to their protected legal interests. It includes liability for negligence and for intentional interference with person or property, and liability without fault ("strict liability"). Covered are doctrines including duty, breach of duty, causation, damages, and defenses. Other issues covered may include nuisance, misrepresentation, defamation, and alternative compensation schemes.