Special attention is given to the requirements of offer and acceptance, consideration, formal requirements, public policy, and the problems of choosing a remedy in case of breach. Some attention is also given to the effect of the Uniform Commercial Code on the law of contracts. This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature of legal research.
Attention is given to the mechanics of legal research and the uses of the various sources.
Legal citation and precedent are also studied. Computer-assisted legal research is introduced. Students are expected to complete written assignments involving independent research and writing and to participate in an oral advocacy exercise. This course develops the basic concepts of the law of personal and real property with heavy emphasis upon the latter. The subject of this course is civil liability for intentional, reckless, or faultless conduct which causes harm to an interest of personality or property.