LEGL 425 - Contract and Product Liability

3 Credits
Students examine the interplay between contracts, sales, warranties, and product liability. Distinctions between the elements of common law and the structure of the Uniform Commercial Code will be the primary focus of the course. The course includes the available remedies under each theory should a breach occur. Additionally, theories of warranties and how they tie into contract law will be covered. To complete the business transaction, an examination of product liability will be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): LEGL 210
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Evaluate whether alternative dispute resolution methods are appropriate when a breach occurs.
2. Differentiate the available remedies under contracts entered into under common law versus those entered into under the Uniform Commerical Code.
3. Apply the Uniform Commerical Code to determine what warranty applies in the sale of goods.
4. Describe product liability and the elements needed to pursue a claim.
5. Identify whether a contract exists under common law principles or the Uniform Commerical Code.