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.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11249LAW 5151 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
MT
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Underhill, K
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required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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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
11250LAW 5151 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
RF
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
11251LAW 5151 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
RF
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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