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ICL 249

— Comparative Law

(1 unit)

A comparative study of the development of schools of legal thought, chiefly Common law systems and Civil law traditions. Attention to the historical reasons for their divergence, contemporary approaches to universal problems such as succession, torts, and contracts, the cross-fertilization of laws and difficulties commonly associated with importing foreign law into new territory.

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Course Description: A comparative study of the development of schools of legal thought, chiefly Common law systems and Civil law traditions. Attention to the historical reasons for their divergence, contemporary approaches to universal problems such as succession, torts, and contracts, the cross-fertilization of laws and difficulties commonly associated with importing foreign law into new territory. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 10 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 10 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.

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