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Torts & Personal Injury Law
An overview of torts & personal injury law
This course focuses on the legal system surrounding civil wrongs that do not arise from contractual relationships.
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Learner Outcomes
After this class, you will be able to:
- Recognize the elements of intentional torts (e.g. trespass, false imprisonment, assault and battery, etc.)
- Recall the elements of negligence and their applications (e.g. automobile accidents, slip and falls)
- Distinguish the elements of defamation (libel and slander) and the different torts involving privacy rights
- Describe the concept of strict liability and its application
- Comprehend the different causes of action for product liability cases
- Identify and apply defenses to torts
Course Schedule
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (Instructor-led) | TBA | TBA | Zoom |
Torts & Personal Injury Law Course Information
Contact Hours
18 hours
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit - $895.00 or 50% deposit