TransfermaticPARA at Grossmont College

    PARA 110 - Civil Litigation Practice and Procedures

    Recent Professors
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    Recent Semesters
    No scheduled sections on record
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PARA 100 or equivalent
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The initial phase of an action, the issues of jurisdiction, the complaint and the discovery process will be examined. Court procedures, "Fast Track" and alternatives to litigation such as arbitration and mediation will be discussed. The basic elements of a tort claim will be reviewed as well as the Federal and State Rules of Evidence. Emphasis is placed on the paralegal's role and ethical and professional responsibilities in discovery procedures including e-discovery and trial practice. (CSU)