This course explores the basic principles
governing private lawsuits for damages for
wrongs that are non-contractual, including
consideration of the concepts of strict
liability, liability based on fault, intentional
and negligent interference with personal
and property interests and defenses thereto,
recoverable damages and related problems.
The course concerns the civil causes of
action and remedies for interference with
one person, property, or intangible interests.
This course will examine the doctrines of
both intentional and unintentional torts,
including assault, battery, trespass, false
imprisonment, conversion and intentional
infliction of emotional distress, negligence,
and strict liability. By contrasting the different
theories of liability, especially negligence
and strict liability, the course will explore
differing views of the basic purpose of the
tort system and analyze the consequences
of different rule structures in preventing
accidents and compensating victims.
Language of Instruction: English (legal terms,
however, are also given in Arabic and French).