LAWS 1016 & 1026 ‑ Tort and Damage Law Compensation

CREDIT HOURS: 6 (3 per term)

Course Description:

The major objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the manner in which losses from injuries to personal, proprietary and economic interests are distributed through tort law. Attention will also be given to other methods of compensating for such losses, and to the relative merits of tort law vis-à-vis these alternative schemes. Materials to be studied include cases, appropriate legislation and doctrinal writings related to the problems of tort law and damage compensation in a diverse society.

Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Assessment Method: Students taking this course must register in and complete LAWS 1016 & LAWS 1026 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively. Assessment Method: For large-group classes, written examination (with option to count as 30% of the final mark), and a final examination. For small group classes, the mark is composed of a combination of assignments, an oral advocacy exercise and class participation
Restrictions: This course is restricted to JD students or JD Combined Degree students.