Torts

As I write this, my students are taking my midterm in Torts, a suitably fiendish exercise in which they have too little time to discuss too many torts.

Discourse.net: I Am Not Making This Up 2009

Be forewarned though – that volenti non fit injuria doctrine you learn in Torts class also applies to contracting Herpes Simplex I from wrestling, also known as Herpes Gladiatorium.

Blawg Review #228 : Law is Cool 2009

Almost forgot to post this Halloween pix — we had a guest lecturer in Torts class.

Discourse.net: The Scene In Torts Class on Friday 2009

There is a doctrine in Torts that justifies the actions of a person, when acting in good faith; he may destroy another’s property in the best interest of the community as long as the necessity is clearly shown.

Lord of the Rings as Property Law : Law is Cool 2008

Torts is basically a class where you study "civil wrongs" ...

Other 2007

What I like about Torts is he challenges you, but he has no problem if you challenge back.

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"Torts" is class that is traditionally taught during the first year of law school -- either one or two semesters.

TPM Track Composite: Presidential Race Could Be Tightening 2009

Restatement of Torts: intent to protect trade secret is insufficient; actual effort is necessary.

IPSC, first plenary session Rebecca Tushnet 2009

In that case, the court looked to a footnote in the Second Restatement of Torts which stated that only when there was actual knowledge that a crime was being committed or was about to be committed was there a duty to police premises, and that generalized suspicion of a possible crime was not enough to require such aduty.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Stalking Victims’ Duty to Warn Employees, Lovers, Visitors, and Others? 2010

Your thesis that a class on “Contracts” or “Torts” is to teach the skills you should learn in Communication or Negotiation seems a little bit far-fetched.

The Volokh Conspiracy » A Common Law School Exam Mistake 2010