Contracts and Insurance Law

Class Number: PARALEGL 10110165-1 - Contracts and Insurance Law
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-110-165 CONTRACTS AND INSURANCE LAW ...explore contract formation, breach of contract, defenses to contract, parol evidence rule, statue of frauds, and warranties. Examine insurance law including insurable interests, insurer's duty to defend, subrogation, and bad faith claims. (Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics with a "C" or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Distinguish between the common law of contracts and contracts formed under the Uniform Commercial Code
  2. Identify the elements of a valid contract
  3. Differentiate between different contract classifications
  4. Examine issues related to the formation of common law contracts
  5. Identify the types of contracts which must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds
  6. Examines issues related to the performance and discharge of contracts
  7. Distinguish between equitable and legal remedies available to parties
  8. Develop a framework for drafting a contract
  9. Examine basic principles of insurance and the nature of risk
  10. Identify the duties and powers of the Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner
  11. Examine the insurer's duty to defend, subrogation issues, and bad faith claims

Class Details

Class Number:
PARALEGL 10110165-1 - Contracts and Insurance Law
Date:
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Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
2027 Spring Session 2

Class Notes

Textbook Information: 

  • The textbook for this course is free online! 

  • Find it in Canvas one day before class starts. 

  • If you prefer a printed copy, you can buy one at the NWTC Bookstore. 

Class Format: 

  • Combination of online-live and online instruction. 

  • Attend live virtual sessions at scheduled times. 

  • Access remaining instruction online anytime. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/25/2027 - 5/18/2027 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3/25/2027 - 5/18/2027 Online Live Thursday
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Estimated Cost:
$519.00

Cost shown is based on Wisconsin residency. Additional fees may apply. View tuition and fees.