Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
An introduction to the principles of civil liability in the tort field: intentional wrongs, negligence, and strict liability. Attention is also given to the processes by which tort disputes are handled in our legal system. (LAW-ABA)
Program Requirements (LAW-ABA)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11853LAW 5151 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
MT
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Underhill, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11854LAW 5151 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
MT
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Heise, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11855LAW 5151 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
MT
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Hovenkamp, E
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11856LAW 5151 LEC 005
Meeting Pattern
MT
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Wendel, B
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11857LAW 5151 LEC 006
Meeting Pattern
WR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Kohn, N
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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