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LAW 236 Advanced Tort and Insurance Law (3)
3 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Paralegal program major; a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 136; a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 203. Prerequisites may be waived by instructor or Program director.
Comment: LAW 236 may not be audited. LAW 236 was formerly LAW 250G.
LAW 236 prepares the student to assist attorneys and corporations in tort and insurance law. It covers advanced theories of tort liability and defenses and the various types of insurance policies and their application to various claims. Training in the use of specific forms and procedures utilized in tort and insurance work in Hawai`i is also incorporated.
Upon successful completion of LAW 236, the student should be able to:
- Explain and apply the principles and legal theories relating to torts to the person and property.
- Research and draft memos and motions used in tort action.
- Explain in detail the defenses to allegations of negligence.
- Explain and apply the legal principles and theories relating to product liability.
- Explain the theories and principles of insurance law and how insurance companies protect individuals, and entities.
- Analyze and evaluate special and general damages.