PA110 - Civil Litigation I

Civil litigation is a complex subject. Understanding the civil law process is important to paralegals and individuals who want to learn more about their rights when bringing or defending a lawsuit. This Civil Litigation I course will introduce the topics of parties to a civil suit, jurisdiction, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, informal and formal discovery, legal documents such as the complaint, answer, and motions, and the jury selection process.

Welcome to PA110 Civil Litigation I	Civil litigation is a complex subject. Understanding the civil law process is important to paralegals and individuals who want to learn more about their rights when bringing or defending a lawsuit. This Civil Litigation I course will introduce the topics of parties to a civil suit, jurisdiction, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, informal and formal discovery, legal documents such as the complaint, answer, and motions, and the jury selection process.

 

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