CR J 4463 - Torts and Litigation

3 Hours. Survey of the law of torts and the role of the legal assistant in preparation and trial of a torts suit. Negligence, products liability, and intentional torts emphasized. Includes pre-trial preparation, interviewing techniques, preparation and filing of pleadings and use of various discovery methods as well as a discussion of trial and appellate procedure and the function of the legal assistant in those areas. Prerequisite: CRJ 3413.