Remedies Computer Assisted Lessons: Non-Economic Damages: Proof and Argument
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Document Type
Lesson
Abstract
This lesson covers the availability of non-economic damages; evidentiary issues in proving these damages; and issues in the argument to the jury of these damages. This lesson gives you an opportunity to explore the "how to" of non-economic damages, particularly damages for pain and suffering and mental or emotional distress. The lesson is designed for upper-level students in remedies, advanced torts, or trial practice courses. Students should have some basic knowledge of both tort law and evidence law. First-year students may find the lesson accessible by making use of the pop-up screens providing background on concepts and rules.
Publication Title
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Recommended Citation
Barbara Glesner Fines,
Remedies Computer Assisted Lessons: Non-Economic Damages: Proof and Argument,
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
(2020).
Available at:
https://irlaw.umkc.edu/faculty_works/835