180.04 Torts
An analysis of liability for personal injuries and injuries to property. The law of negligence occupies a central place in the course content, but this course also considers other aspects of tort liability such as strict liability, liability of producers and sellers of products, nuisance, liability for defamation and invasion of privacy, and commercial torts. The subjects of causation, damages, insurance (including automobile no-fault compensation systems), and workmen's compensation are also included.
Special Notes:
Small Section 7
Fall 2020
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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| 180.04 |
4.5
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Final Exam
Class participation
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Laurence R. Helfer | ||
| Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.180.04.F20 | |||||
| Email list: LAW.180.04.F20@sakai.duke.edu | |||||
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
JD 1L
IntlLLM NY Bar
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
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| Course Areas of Practice |
Civil Litigation: Practice and Procedure
Law, Democracy, and Society
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