Torts/Negligence Mneumonics

Question 1

Defenses to Intentional Torts: Crazy Silly Double Dealing Dirty Dog Leave Right Now, Never Return

Answer 1

1. Consent
2. Self Defense
3. Defense of Other
4. Defense of Property
5. Discipline
6. Detention for Investigation?
7. Legal Authority
8. Reentry on to Land w/ wrongfully withheld chattel
9. Necessity (Public)
10. Necessity(Private)
11. Recapture of Chattel Wrongfully Withheld

Question 2

Defamation: FTF DAD

Answer 2

Fact
publication to a Third party
False

Defamatory
About plaintiff
Defenses (absolute, qualified, broadcast)

Question 3

Real Property: RAP interest subject to rule CEO, President, Vice President of the Company

Answer 3

Contingent Remainders
Executory Interest
Option to purchase land not incident to a lease
Power of appointment
Vested remainder subject to open
Power of first refusal
Class gift

Question 4

Vicarious Liability “RAP TIP”

Answer 4

Respondeat Superior
Auto owner
Partnership liability

Tavern owner
Independent contractor
Parent-child (child muse be agent of the parent)

Question 5

Collateral Estoppel Piano

Answer 5

Party in prior lawsuit
Identical Issue
Actucally litigated and determined
Necessarily determined
Opportunity to litigate