For use in class and when preparing for exams. Capsule Summary is a main outline section with explanations of concepts and terms, with exam hints, strategies, mnemonics, charts, tables, and study tips. Contains self-testing and diagnostic review questions. Case Squibs summarize significant cases and identify important facts, primary issues, and relevant law. Casebook Table keys Quick Review Outline to relevant pages of leading casebooks. Numerous essay and multiple-choice questions with model answers and detailed explanations.

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Capsule Outline

1

(1)

Introduction

1

(2)

10--5--2 Hour Study Guide for Torts

3

(2)

Basic Intentional Torts

5

(28)

In General [§1]

5

(1)

Study Approach [§2]

5

(1)

Intent [§5]

5

(4)

Causation [§26]

9

(1)

Intentional Torts to the Person [§27]

9

(10)

Battery [§28]

9

(3)

Assault [§43]

12

(2)

False Imprisonment [§62]

14

(3)

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress [§84]

17

(2)

Defenses to Intentional Torts to Persons [§95]

19

(7)

Consent [§96]

19

(3)

Self-Defense [§121]

22

(1)

Defense of Other Persons [§127]

23

(1)

Defense of Property [§131]

23

(3)

Intentional Torts to Property [§137]

26

(7)

Trespass to Land [§138]

26

(3)

Trespass to Chattels [§164]

29

(1)

Conversion of Chattels [§175]

30

(3)

Negligence

33

(52)

Negligence Overview [§187]

33

(1)

Negligence Elements [§188]

33

(1)

Exam Hint [§189]

33

(1)

The Duty Issue [§189.1]

33

(14)

Standards of Care [§273]

47

(13)

Breach of Duty [§352]

60

(7)

Cause in Fact (or Actual Cause) [§393]

67

(2)

Proximate (or Legal) Cause [§408]

69

(6)

Compensable Damages [§446]

75

(1)

Negligence Defenses [§447]

75

(10)

Contributory Negligence [§447.1]

75

(6)

Assumption of Risk [§486]

81

(4)

Strict Liability

85

(6)

In General [§494]

85

(1)

Strict Liability at Common Law [§495]

85

(4)

Special Statutory Forms of Strict Liability [§519]

89

(2)

Products Liability

91

(20)

In General [§531]

91

(1)

Several Theories [§532]

91

(1)

Basic Strategy [§533]

91

(1)

Negligence [§541]

92

(4)

Strict Products Liability [§569]

96

(7)

Liability Based Upon Statements Concerning the Nature or Quality of the Product [§603]

103

(3)

Implied Warranty [§635]

106

(5)

Defamation and Privacy

111

(22)

Defamation [§656]

111

(19)

Invasion of the Right of Privacy [§779]

130

(3)

Intrusion [§779.1]

130

(1)

Commercial Misappropriation [§783]

130

(1)

Disclosure of Private Facts ``True Privacy'' [§787]

131

(1)

False Light Privacy [§795]

132

(1)

Other Bases of Tort Liability

133

(10)

Nuisance [§802]

133

(2)

Torts to Economic Interests [§819]

135

(2)

Malicious Prosecution and Abuse of Process [§842]

137

(3)

Deceit (or Fraud) [§862]

140

(3)

Concepts Relevant to all Torts

143

(10)

Vicarious Liability [§877]

143

(4)

Joint Enterprises [§916]

147

(1)

Immunity [§919]

147

(2)

Damages [§931]

149

(1)

Joint and Several Tort Liability [§947]

150

(3)

Practice Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

153

(14)

Practice Essay Questions and Model Answers

167

(14)

Case Squibs

181

(22)

Table of Cases

203

(2)

Index

205

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