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E-120 – Torts I

3 Credits

Examination of civil liability for interference with a broad array of legally protected interests, focusing on such topics as intentional wrongdoing, negligence, strict liability, causation, damages, wrongful death, and the law governing joint wrongdoers. Alternatives to the existing tort system may be discussed.

Fall Sections

Section
Instructor Room Days Times
Miller 609

Required Materials:

Diamond, Understanding Torts, (LexisNexis Matthew Bender 3rd Edition), ISBN: 9781422476451

Weaver, Torts (Casebook), (LexisNexis Matthew Bender 3rd Edition), ISBN: 9781422472200

Recommended Materials:

First Assignments:

First Assignment:
Miller Torts First Assignment

Attachments:
Miller – Torts – Spivey Opinion
Miller – Torts – McGuire Opinion