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Introduction to Torts

Class Objectives

Learn The Basics of Tort Law

Learn How To Read Real Cases

Become Familiar With MO Law

Develop Your Own Practice Materials

Class Rules

Attendance

Class Seating

Class Participation

Final Exam

Class Materials

Text - Understanding Torts

Cases

Study Questions

Study Groups

Using the WWW

http://plague.law.umkc.edu/courses/torts.htm

Types of Law

Public Law

Criminal Law

Administrative Law, Which Includes:

Environmental Law

Consumer Protection Law

Medicare/Medicaid Law

Banking Regulations

Private Law

Contracts

Property law

Family law

Torts

Tort Litigation

Private Lawyers

Plaintiffs - Contingency Fees

Defense - Hourly or Fixed Fee

Who Pays When The Case Is Over?

Constitutional Issues

Why Have Tort Law?

Prevents Self-Help

Tries To Substitute For Morality

Vents Populist Angst

Substitutes For Governmental Regulation And Policy

Fills The Gaps In Law

What Can You Recover?

Money

Money

Money

Money

That Is It: Money

Basis For Liability

Intentional Torts

Negligence

Strict Liability

Defamation

Statutory Torts

Core Concepts

Intent

Consent And Assumption Of Risk

Assumption Of Obligations

Notice

Liability For Others

Assignment For Next Classes

Thursday - Chapter 1, sec. 1.01-1.04

Tuesday - Chapter 1, sec. 1.05-1.06

Thursday - Chapter 2 - all

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