Causes of Actions

Question 1

What is Intentional Misrepresentation?

Answer 1

1) Defendant’s false representation

2) Scienter

• Defendant known of representation or acted with reckless disregard to truthfulness

3) Intent to induce reliance

4) Causation

5) Justifiable Reliance on Plaintiff

6) Damages

Question 2

Remedies Essay Approach

Answer 2

1. Determine the cause of action in Q (K, Torts)
2. Discuss legal/money damages + Limits
3. Discuss equitable damages + Defenses
4. Discuss restitution remedies + Defenses

Question 3

Contract Cause of Action

Answer 3

TIP: Usually breach or anticipatory breach

1. Sale of Land
2. Personal Property
3. Employment/Service Ks

Question 4

Torts Causes of Action

Answer 4

1. Trespass to Land
2. Trespass to Chattel/Conversion
3. Misappropriation of Funds (Embezzlement)
4. Int. Torts + Negligence
5. Financial Harm/Fraud/Misrepresentation

Question 5

Limits on Monetary Damages

Answer 5

1. Causation, Actual + Proximate
2. Reasonable Certainty
3. Duty to Mitigate
4. Reduction to Benefits

Question 6

Reduction for Benefit

Answer 6

RULE: P’s recovery limited if benefited from D’s breach. Not reduced from benefits from collected sources.

• If the breach saved P money, subtract it from P’s damages.