COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Advanced Torts

Mr. TBA,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

Concentrated study of the elements of actionable negligence (duty, breach, harm, causation, both factual and legal). Emphasis is on the risk theory of negligence both as to persons and results within the risk. Focus is on current problems in tort litigation drawn from such fields as insurer's liability for bad faith delay or refusal to pay benefits, psychic injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice and professional negligence, misrepresentation and business torts. Emphasis is on elements of recoverable damages and trial techniques in proving damages.

Prerequisite: Torts

Elective Course

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Recommended for the Mass Bar

Final Exam Required