Torts

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Decks in this class (12)

Part One: Intentional Torts
In general what is the prima faci...,
What are the 7 relevant intention...,
For the purpose of establishing a...
107  cards
Part Two: Defamation
What are the five types of action...,
What are the elements for defamation,
What is defamatory language for t...
27  cards
Part Three: Privacy Torts
What are the four privacy torts,
What is appropriation of ps pictu...,
What is intrusion on ps affairs o...
12  cards
Part Four: Misc. Torts
Misrepresentation, Interference w Business Relations; Wrongful Institution of Business Proceedings
15  cards
Part Five.1: Negligence > Intro/Duty
What is the prima facie case for ...,
What are the two general issues t...,
To whom is a duty of care owed
34  cards
Part Five.2: Negligence > Breach
What is the general rule regardin...,
What is the rule regarding custom...,
What is the rule regarding neglig...
5  cards
Part Five.3: Negligence > Causation
In general what is the rule regar...,
What are the three tests for show...,
With regards to establishing actu...
9  cards
Part Five.4: Negligence > Damages
What is the general rule regardin...,
What is the measure of damages fo...,
What is the measure of damages fo...
7  cards
Part Five.5: Negligence > Defenses to Negligence
In general what do you need to kn...,
What is the rule regarding assump...,
May assumption of risk be express...
7  cards
Part Six: Strict Liability (Liability without Fault)
In general what is the prima faci...,
What is animal owners liability f...,
What is animal owners liability f...
22  cards
Part Seven: Products Liability
What does products liability refe...,
What are the 5 theories of liabil...,
What element are required for eve...
11  cards
Part Eight: Nuisance
In general what is nuisance,
What are the two types of nuisance,
What is substantial interference
17  cards

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