Welcome - Tort Law and Damage Compensation LAWS 1016   Tort Law and Damage Compensation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The major objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the manner in which losses from injuries to personal, proprietary and economic interests are distributed through tort law. Attention will also be given to other methods of compensating for such losses, and to the relative merits of tort law vis-à-vis these alternative schemes. Materials to be studied include cases, appropriate legislation and doctrinal writings related to the problems of tort law and damage compensation in a diverse society.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete LAWS 1016 & LAWS 1026 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively. Assessment Method: For large-group classes, written examination in December (with option to count as 30% of the final mark), and a final examination. For small group classes, the mark is composed of a combination of assignments, an oral advocacy exercise and class participation.