This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
LAW 142 Tort Law* (3 Hours)
Prerequisites : Admission to the Paralegal program or department approval.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to explain the major principles of tort law and personal injury litigation. The student should be able to identify the elements of intentional torts, negligence torts and strict liability torts, as well as the types of damages available and defenses to each of these torts.