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Spring 2009
Law No.: LAW7797
Sched. No.: 403xz
Tort Theory*
Section 0001
X
Abraham, Kenneth
Blasi, Vincent



Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):M, 1815-2015 (WB 127)
Credits:3Type:Seminar
Capacity:10 **This information is current as of 08/29/2008 06:18:11 PM**
Current Enrollment:10 **This information is current as of 08/29/2008 06:18:11 PM**

Course Description:

This seminar will explore contemporary issues in tort law, including the proper scope of liability for accidental harm, problems of causation, and the scope of damages awarded in tort cases. The focus of the seminar is on the rigorous evaluation of scholarly argument. The readings will consist of both classic works in the field and important current studies. After a several-week overview of the field, each session will be devoted to an intensive study of a single law review article, in which designated students criticize or defend that article. All students will be expected to participate actively in the discussions at each session; a willingness to think critically and to make independent contributions to class discussion is required.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory; students who do not attend will be dropped.
COURSE REQUIREMENT: An analytical criticism of a designated law review article