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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LEGS 103 - Civil Procedure
PREREQUISITES: LEGS 101 - Introduction to Legal Studies
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
The first of two semesters devoted to the study of the Indiana Trial rules, small claims, court rules, and local rules. (The second course is PARA 202 Litigation) This course focuses on knowing the Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to each part of a case. Topics include filing requirements, the rules regarding service of process, calculation of deadlines, motion practice, discovery, trials, and relief from judgments.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
Pretrial/Commencing an Action
- Differentiate between state and federal procedure. Review local rules.
- Identify jurisdictional requirements for lawsuits.
- Compare various Statutes of Limitation.
- Identify parties to a lawsuit. Explain requirements for joinder of claims and parties, interpleader, and class actions.
- Explain the process for filing and serving a complaint according to federal, state, and local rules.
Pleadings and Motions
- Explain pleadings and motions, including purpose, time limits, and applicable local rules.
- Analyze applicability of affirmative defenses.
- Explain the use of 3rd party complaints and assess their applicability to fact scenarios.
Discovery
- Explain the methods of discovery, limits on discovery, and required mutual disclosure. Create a discovery plan.
- Identify sources of E-discovery. Evaluate effective methods for e-discovery.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Pleading and Parties
- Discovery
- Jurisdiction and Venue
- Pretrial and trial procedure
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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