LAW 626LEC - NY Practice

A very practical course on the rules of civil procedure in New York based on the real-life experiences of a member of the local bar. The major portions of the Civil Practice Law and Rules and other practice statutes are covered in a series of interesting lectures. As a hands-on experience, the class will be divided into groups assigned to represent a party in a hypothetical personal injury/property damage lawsuit. The groups will prepare and serve pleadings and make appropriate preliminary motions, etc. Major subjects covered are jurisdiction, conditions precedent, statutes of limitation, venue, service, pleadings, parties, discovery, motion practice and special proceedings.

Credits: 3