Torts Mnemonics

Question 1

Defamation

Answer 1

LOCA D FAM

Question 2

Malicious prosecution

Answer 2

• Malicious prosecution SIP ~PCL D
  
  • 1. S sues you (S v. Ali)
  • 2. For an improper purpose
  • 3. w/o probable cause
  • 4. S lost;
  • 5. Ali suffered damage (job loss, reputation)

Question 3

Definition of a wild animal

Answer 3

• Definition: FUN MD (if you want to play with a wild animal, you’ll surely have FUN but will need to see a MD)
  
  • Animals that—as a matter of common knowledge—are naturally:
    
    • Ferocious
    • Unpredictable
    • Not by custom devoted to the service of mankind where they are kept
    • Mischievous; or
    • Dangerous

Question 4

strict liability activities

Answer 4

DAD

abnormally DANGEROUS activities

wild ANIMALS

DEFECTIVE products

Question 5

Intentional tort defenses

Answer 5

• DARN COPS
• Duress
• Authority*
• Recapture (right of re-entry – property/recapture – chattels)
• Necessity (public, private)
• Consent (express, implied)
• Defense of others
• Defense of property
• Defense of self (self-defense)