Real Estate Litigation
Mr. Mitchel S. Ross
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course explores the areas of real estate law which frequently reach Massachusetts courts. Particular attention will be paid to contested property valuations in the context of real estate tax abatement, eminent domain, contract actions and actions affecting the title, possession, or use of real property. Procedural issues will be discussed (e.g. attachments, Land Court and Housing Court practice, lis pendens, and summary process), as will other forms of civil action primarily directed to real estate issues.
Prerequisite: Property
Elective Course
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Final Exam Required
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<<Course Updated: March 12, 2008>>
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