Civil Procedure

This course is an introduction to the principles and rules of civil procedure governing state and federal courts. Topics include: subject matter jurisdiction; territorial jurisdiction; venue, prejudgment remedies; pleadings; discovery; disposition without trial (summary judgment, settlements); right to jury trial; direct verdicts and new trials; judgments and res judicata; and alternate dispute resolution (ADR). The relationship between state and federal court systems will also be analyzed.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday, Thursday 7:45-9:45PM
  • Location: CH

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 500-10
  • Course Type: Lecture
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 4/4
  • Subjects:

    Enrollment

    • Enrollment status: Open
    • Current enrollment/capacity: 71/75
    • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
    • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/0

    Grading

    • Grade basis: Graded
    • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
    • Exam type: PROCTORED