PRL 132 - Torts & Litigation II

1. Compile a litigation notebook
   1. Examine sources of information
   2. Generate examples of litigation tools
   3. Organize material sequentially
   4. Prepare checklists
   5. Name key sources for further information 
2. Recognize standard for summary judgment
   1. Define summary judgment
   2. State criteria for use
3. Differentiate libel and slander
   1. Define libel
   2. Define slander
4. List defenses to libel and slander
   1. Define public figure
   2. State absence of malic standard
5. Describe malicious prosecution
6. Describe abuse of process
7. Write jury instructions
   1. Examine Pattern Jury Instructions
   2. Determine areas omitted
   3. Compose precise definitions
   4. Organize into sequence
8. Interview a witness
   1. Formulate questions
   2. Create appropriate atmosphere
   3. Express purpose
   4. Review responses
   5. Summarize information garnered
9. Define nuisance
10. Use judgment collection methods
    1. Select best method
    2. Draft documents for garnishment
    3. Draft documents for sheriff’s sale
11. Describe invasion of privacy