Torts MBE Mnemonics Flashcards
1
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Intentional Torts “ABC FITT”
A
A Assault B Battery C Conversion F False imprisonment I Intentional infliction of emotional stress T Trespass on land T Trespass chattels
2
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Defenses to Intentional Torts “COPS RAN MS”
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C Consent O defense of Others P defense of Property S Self-defense R Recapture A Authority of law N Necessity (private or public) M Mistake S Shop keeper's privilege
3
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Negligence “ABCD”
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A duty to Act
B Breach
C Causation
D Damages
4
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Causation: Cause in Fact “SAB”
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S Substantial factor test
A Alternative causes (multiple defendants)
B “But for” test
5
Q
Defenses “CCC-II-E”
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C Contibutory negligence C Comparative fault (pure or modified) C Commission of a felony I Implied assumption of the risk I Intoxication E Express assumption of the risk
6
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Defamation “FTF DAD”
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F Fact T published to a Third person F False D Defamatory A About plaintiff D Defenses (absolute, qualified, broadcase)
