LEGA 2090 - Legal Procedure Credit Hours: 4.00 Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers the step-by-step process on how to assist the lawyer in a civil lawsuit. It introduces the students to investigating and planning the litigation; pre-trial litigation; settlement, trial, and post-trial proceedings utilizing federal and state court rules.
Contact Hours: 4 Billable Contact Hours: 4 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between federal and state court systems as it pertains to civil law.
Objectives: The student will:
- Identify the federal court system.
- Identify the state court system.
- Explain the duties and powers of the judicial branch.
- Distinguish between civil and criminal law.
Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between civil law and civil procedure.
Objectives: The student will:
- Define civil law and civil procedure.
- Distinguish between the different types of civil actions.
- Identify the different types of civil actions.
- Explain the different types of civil actions.
- Identify the Michigan Court Rules of Procedure.
- Explain the different Michigan Court Rules of procedure.
- Analyze the Michigan Court Rules of Procedure.
Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate between the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Objectives: The student will:
- Define the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Identify the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Explain the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Distinguish between the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between the provisional remedies clients may obtain in a civil matter.
Objectives: The student will:
- Define the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
- Identify the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
- Discuss the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
- Explain the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
- Distinguish the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
Outcome 5: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to prepare legal documents for trial, for appeal, or for alternative dispute resolution.
Objectives: The student will:
- Gather information or evidence concerning a client’s factual situation in a civil matter.
- Identify the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Explain the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Compose the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Analyze the documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Assist attorneys in preparing a client for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution involving a civil matter.
- Apply the Michigan Court Rules of Procedure.
- Apply the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Apply the different types of remedies clients may receive in a civil matter.
Outcome 6: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to organize evidence and factual information for trial, for appeal, or for alternative dispute resolution.
Objectives: The student will:
- Gather information or evidence concerning a client’s factual situation in a civil matter.
- Identify the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Explain the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Compose the necessary documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Analyze the documents needed for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution that involve a civil matter.
- Assist attorneys in preparing a client for trial, for appeal, or for an alternative dispute resolution involving a civil matter.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE Session and Topic:
- Introduction to Litigation and Pleadings
- The Litigation Process
- The Paralegal’s Role
- Computers and Litigation
- Ethical Considerations
- Informal Fact Gathering and Investigation
- Structuring Fact Investigations
- Client Interviews
- Exhibit Acquisition
- Witness Interviews
- Expert Reviews
- Computerized Fact Gathering
- Case Evaluation and Strategy
- Attorney-Client Agreement
- Planning Litigation
- Prefiling Requirements
- Parties and Jurisdiction
- Parties
- Joinder of Parties
- Subject Matier Jurisdiction
- Personal Jurisdiction
- Venue
- Pleadings
- Pleading Requirements
- Complaints
- Answers
- Counterclaims
- Replies
- Cross Claims
- Third Party Practice
- Law and Motions
- Motion Requirements
- Continuances
- Substitutions of Parties
- Removal
- Motion Practice
- Summary Judgment
- Dismissals and Defaults
- Consolidation
- Provisional Remedies
- TROs and Preliminary Injunctions
- Writs of Attachment
- Writs of Possession
- Lis Pendens
- Evidence
- The Paralegal’s Role
- Relevance
- Hearsay
- Exceptions
- Witnesses, Exhibits, etc.
- Privileges
- Discovery
- Scope of Discovery
- Interrogatories
- Request for Production
- Depositions
- Discovery Motions
- Settlements
- Introduction
- Settlement Contracts
- Trial Preparation, Trial and Appeal
- The Paralegal’s Role
- Pretrial
- Trial Organization
- Preparation of Witnesses
- Exhibits
- Appeal
- Enforcement of Judgments
- Demand Letter
- Writs of Execution
- Garnishment
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Arbitration
Primary Faculty Manatine, Jennifer R. Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Johnson, Elise Dean Balsamo, Michael
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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