PA 356T - Civil Trial and Appellate Practice

(3 units)

Location, jurisdiction, and procedures of courts; pre-trial, trial, and settlement of cases. Emphasis is on research into and development of physical, documentary, and testimonial evidence, trial preparation, rules of appellate procedure, and documents used in appellate proceedings. Preparation of documents, files, pleadings, and witnesses for trial. An overview of the substantive law of torts and contracts is offered.
Prerequisites: PA 352T or concurrent enrollment