Advanced Torts
Tort law, as well as the frequent proposals for tort reform, stands at the forefront of both academic research and public debate. This course aims, together with providing a broader understanding of the fundamental principles of liability, to show the interaction between legal doctrine and the theories behind it. Topics to be discussed include the choice between liability regimes, the causation puzzle, the duty to rescue, incentives to sue or settle and the rules concerning damages. Students will be required to present a short paper on the topic of their choice towards the end of the seminar.
Grades: The grade will be based on the student’s research paper, with 20% for the oral presentation of the paper and 80% for the final paper.
Grades: The grade will be based on the student’s research paper, with 20% for the oral presentation of the paper and 80% for the final paper.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.