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JM 703 - Judicial Process I

(3 units)
Comprehensive overview of civil law and procedure. Areas of law covered in context of causes of action filed in court. Litigation, discovery, trial.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe several different areas of civil law practice (contrasted with criminal law).
2. list and describe elements of various causes of actions.
3. define sources of law and distinguish between statutory law and case law.
4. describe the anatomy of civil litigation, including the discovery process.
5. use legal terminology appropriately.
6. discuss court decisions and their applicability to various scenarios.


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