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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