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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.287.8 sec. 1 - Constitutional Litigation (Fall 2011)
Instructor: Fred Smith (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: MW 2:10-3:25
Meeting Location: 10
Course Start: August 24, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49937
This class explores federal constitutional litigation. Students will read and discuss the most important cases and statutes governing actions in which plaintiffs have sought damages or injunctive relief from government actors to vindicate federal rights . Students will also connect the substantive law to the practical and strategic choices a civil rights lawyer makes before and during litigation. In addition, the class will work through a number of problems to explore what parties may be sued, what relief may be available, and what means of proof are most likely to lead to a favorable result. Students will also explore how lawyers obtain attorneys fees upon obtaining a favorable result.
Students will be graded on the basis of a take-home final examination, as well as participation in discussion and problem-solving.
Exam Notes: TH
Course Category: Public Law and Policy
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Litigation and Procedure
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Readers:
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Books:
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- Constitutional Torts
Sheldon H. Nahmod, Michael L. Wells, Thomas A. Eaton,
Publisher: Matthew Bender & Co
ISBN: 9781422470275
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined - Federal Jurisdiction
Erwin Chemerinsky
ISBN: 9780735564077
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined
