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LAW 111 Litigation (3)
3 hours lecture per week
Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160.
Comment: LAW 111 may not be audited.
LAW 111 prepares the student to assist the trial attorney in civil litigation in the Hawai’i State and Federal courts. It emphasizes the concepts and skills required for the legal paraprofessional and outlines the coordination of functions of the lawyer, legal paraprofessional and legal secretary in an integrated approach tol itigation.
Upon successful completion of LAW 111, the student should be able to:
- Explain the types of tortious conduct (negligent misconduct, intentional misconduct, and strict liability).
- Describe the theory of complaint drafting and be able to draft a complaint.
- List the methods and scope of discovery and describe its applicable rules.
- Summarize and digest a deposition and be familiar with fact, chronological and index summary methods.