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LAW G806: Orphans Court Pleading and Trial Practice
Fall 2021 • Section 21

Course Description

This course will cover both petition and accounting practice, and trial practice in the Pennsylvania Orphans' Courts with special attention to will contests. The students will study the applicable state and local rules and case law in those substantive areas most commonly litigated in the Orphans' Court and will draft a series of pleading practice documents. During the trial practice partition of the course, students will learn about the various phases of a trial and will use NITA materials to practice their skills in a courtroom setting.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
W 5:30-7:20 PM Klein 1B

Course Details

Instructors
  • Adam Gusdorff
  • Anne Lazarus
Credit Hours

3 Credits

Seats/Capacity

8

Course Types
  • Writing
  • Simulation
Course Modality

Classroom

Fulfills J.D. Requirement

None

Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

This is a Graduate Tax Program course. JD students must obtain permission to register from Andrew Weiner, Director of Grad Tax Program

Pre-Requisites

You must have completed the following courses before enrolling in this course:

  • LAW 0602 (Trusts and Estates )

Book List/Materials