This course involves a study of the principles governing the formation and operation of contracts. Emphasis is on the general common law of contracts except for some instances where the UCC is applicable. This course offers an introduction to law governing real and personal property. Credits A study of intentional and negligent injury. The examination of causes of action regarding the protection of person, property, reputation.
Emphasis is upon traditional torts as well as emerging tort liability.
Other topics include defenses, immunities and privileges. 3 Credits A Study of the substantive law of crime and punishment as they are administered in Anglo-American jurisdictions. The course examines the elements of major crimes, defense to criminal conduct, inchoate crime, and accessorial conduct. Credits A study of the United States Constitution including judicial review, national power, state power, executive and congressional relations, substantive due process, procedural due process, and equal protection. Credits A study of the rules governing the admissibility of evidence including relevancy, materiality, undue prejudice, examination of witnesses, hearsay and its exceptions, competency and privileges of witnesses, expert witness opinion, presumptions, and burden of proof.