PARA 2107 - Civil Procedure and Litigation I

This course gives students a detailed knowledge of the law of pleading and practice in federal and state courts in Georgia. In learning the principles of civil litigation, students will learn how to begin organizing a civil case for trial beginning with the initial investigation, preparation of the initial pleadings, and motion practice. Students will learn causes of action and defenses, and the rules of procedure governing pleadings and motions, along with ethical responsibilities. PARA 2107 will be followed by PARA 2109, which will cover discovery, along with pre-trial motions, the basics of a civil trial, post-trial motions, and appeals. Students must have completed PARA 1100 before enrolling in this class. The level of instruction is based on the additional assumption that the student has the educational background and maturity of a motivated undergraduate student.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PARA 1100

Hours:
3