Torts

Question 1

Torts: General Roadmap

Answer 1

I. Intentional Torts
II. Negligence
III. Special Liability or Consideration
IV. Strict Liability
V. Products Liability
VI. Defamation or Invasion of Privacy
VII. Fraud or Business Torts

Question 2

I. Intentional Torts

Answer 2

A. General Approach
B. Intentional Torts Involving Personal Injury
C. Intentional Torts Affecting Personal Property
D. Transferred Intent
E. Defenses

Question 3

II. Negligence

Answer 3

A. Prima Facie Case
B. Defenses

Question 4

III. Special Liability or Consideration

Answer 4

A. NIED
B. Wrongful Death/Survival Actions
C. Loss Arising from Injury to Family Relation
D. Vicarious Liability
E. Immunities
F. Sharing Liability (Multiple Ds)

Question 5

IV. Strict Liability

Answer 5

A. Abnormally Dangerous Activities
B. Animals
C. Defenses

Question 6

V. Products Liability

Answer 6

A. Strict Products Liability
B. Negligence
C. Warranty

Question 7

VI. Defamation or Invasion of Privacy

Answer 7

A. Defamation

B. Invasion of Privacy
1. Misappropriation
2. Intrusion Upon Seclusion
3. False Light
4. Public Disclosure of Private Facts

Question 8

VII. Fraud or Business Tort

Answer 8

A. Intentional Misrepresentation
B. Negligent Misrperesenation
C. Intentional Interference with Business Relations
D. Injurious Falsehoods
E. Wrongful Use of Legal Process (Malicious Prosecution)

Question 9

I.B. Intentional Torts Involving Personal Injury

Answer 9

1. Battery
2. Assault
3. False Imprisonment
4. IIED

Question 10

I.C. Intentional Torts Affecting Property

Answer 10

1. Trespass to Chattels
2. Conversion
3. Trespass to Land
4. Nuisance (Private, Public)

Question 11

I.E. Defenses to Intentional Torts

Answer 11

1. Consent
2. Self-Defense
3. Defense of Others
4. Defense of Property