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CIVIL PROCEDURE (CIVIL PROCEDURE - 1000)
4 credits
This first year course is concerned with the statutory and judicially established procedures governing the conduct of civil litigation in the courts, with an emphasis on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The course examines in depth principles of jurisdiction, conflict of laws, pleadings, joinder of parties (including class actions), motions, summary judgment, discovery and the doctrine of preclusion. Grades are based upon a final examination.
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COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 1070)
3 credits
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CREDITORS' RIGHTS (BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1000)
3 credits
This course deals with proceedings to enforce judgments, problems with respect of fraudulent conveyances, alternatives to bankruptcy, and a complete analysis of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.
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PAYMENT SYSTEMS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 4030)
3 credits
This course examines mechanisms for making payments and the applicable legal regulations. After addressing checking accounts as the basic payment system, the course takes up credit cards, debit cards and other established electronic payment devices; Internet payments and other developing systems; credit enhancements, including guarantees and letters of credit, and negotiability and related topics. The applicable law includes Articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Uniform Commercial Code; federal statutes and regulations; and the common law. Grades will be based upon a final examination.
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SALES (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 3050)
2 credits
This course surveys the law of sales under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") and gives more limited attention to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the international Sale of Goods, UCC Article 2A (leases of personal property) and other pertinent law. Grades are based on a final examination.
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SECURED TRANSACTIONS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 2050)
3 credits
In a secured transaction, a borrower gives the lender rights in the borrower's personal property in the event that the loan is not repaid. This course provides broad coverage of the primary pertinent statute, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, but also gives attention to key related provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.