Legal Studies 358 - ConflictResolution/TrialCourts

The course will focus on civil law and will deal with issues that are unique to each of the respective civil trial courts. Case studies will address the manner in which disputes are resolved by trial or settlement. Some of the issues to be examined are termination of parental rights, sexually dangerous person proceedings and administrative agency appeals. The course will also focus on the equitable jurisdiction of the courts, contract actions and an introduction to real property rights. The course will also cover the resolution of civil claims through the jury trial process - tort actions, including medical malpractice claims, libel, sexual harassment, actions based upon discrimination and unfair or deceptive business practices.

Open to Legal Studies majors only. LEGAL 101