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Course:	Litigation Skills for the Appraisal: An Overview
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400578

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General Information

Summary:	In this seminar, you will learn how legal terminology differs from appraisal terminology and gain an understanding of the appraiser’s role in the legal system as an expert witness. You will receive an overview of the scope of activities performed by the appraiser in a legal action and the various assignments and litigation scenarios in which real estate appraisers may become involved. How appraisers act in condemnation, ad-valorem property tax actions, alternative dispute resolutions, and insurance matters are also covered.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to: Discuss the legal system and the roles various members play. Understand the appraiser's role within the legal system and the characteristics of litigation-related assignments. Develop an understanding of the various rules of evidence and what is admissible by the court. Distinguish between words and terms used in a court versus those used in an appraisal context. Define the scope of activities provided by the appraiser. Reiterate the general principles and standards of practice that are important in appraising in a legal setting. *Recognize the various types of assignments that come from the legal system and understand important aspects of the following: Ad Valorem property tax actions Alternative dispute resolution Condemnation Divorce Insurance Internal Revenue Service related actions Partial interests Private property damage actions
Teaching Method:	Instructor Lead
Target Audience:	Real Estate Appraisers

Final Exam:	No

Continuing Education Credits

PA Board Approved	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

Continuing Real Estate Appraisal:	7.00	11/29/12

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Course Contact Information

For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:	Kimberly Rice
Phone:	(717) 783-4722
Email:	kirice@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules, locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.

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By Lori A Hepler/PennDOT On 11/30/12 At 11:49 AM	By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT On 08/11/14 At 12:01 PM