PARA 2107 - Civil Procedure and Litigation

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 organize a civil case for trial beginning with the initial investigation, preparation of the initial pleadings, discovery, through to a verdict. Students will learn causes of action and defenses, rules of procedure and discovery, along with ethical responsibilities. Pre-trial procedure and practice (including discovery, pre-trial motions, preparation of trial notebook) will be covered, as will the basics of a civil trial, post-trial motions, and appeals

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PARA 1100

Hours:
3 hours

Location Offered: Gainesville