Remedies (R. Infel*se)

Remedies is a practice-oriented exploration of the substantive and strategic issues associated with the remedies available to litigants in the context of constitutional, contract and tort litigation. The class will explore the complexities lurking the various measures of damages, the special roles played by restitution and unjust enrichment, provisional and permanent injunctive relief, specific performance and associated procedural issues and defenses. Along with learning the law, students will be exposed to the powerful role played by the judiciary and juries in determining remedies.

The overriding objective of the class is to prepare the students for the practice of law. An understanding of the litigation process is an essential step in becoming a competent and successful lawyer. Understanding remedies is a part of that. Thus, the class is recommended for all law students, regardless of their anticipated area of specialization.

In response to student feedback, the course will require less reading than in the past.