Course Description

Trials of advanced or multi-party cases, such as adverse possession, commercial litigation, conspiracy and product liability actions; some expanded problems in evidence and trial procedure. Drafting projects include pre-trial documents, motions in limine, and post-trial motions.

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Athena Title

Advanced Trial Practice

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Prerequisite

JURI 4250/6250 and JURI 5040/7040

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Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite

JURI 4250/6250

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

Students will gain advanced knowledge beyond basic trial practice, especially covering advanced or multi-party cases, such as adverse possession, commercial litigation, conspiracy and product liability actions. Students will learn through drafting projects by working pre- trial documents, motions in limine and post-trial motions.

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Topical Outline

1. multiparty cases 2. advanced evidence procedure 3. advanced trial procedure 4. drafting pre-trial documents, motions 5. drafting post trial motions

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