Torts

Intentional Torts Against a Person

• Intentional Torts and Defenses
• Intent One: The Use of Intent in Tort
• Battery Basics
• Assault
• Intentional Infliction of Mental Distress
• False Imprisonment
• Causation in Fact
• Intervening Cause

Defenses to Intentional Torts

• Consent as a Defense to Intentional Torts

Intentional Torts Against Property

• Trespass to Chattels 
• Conversion

Negligence

• Negligence Elements and Defenses
• Res Ipsa Loquitur 
• Reasonable Person
• Children and Others of Diminished Capacity

Defenses in Negligence Actions

• Contributory Negligence and Last Clear Chance
• Comparative Fault 
• Assumption of Risk

Multiple Tortfeasors

• Multiple Defendants

Owners and Occupiers of Land

• Occupiers' Liability to Trespassers
• Occupiers' Liability to Invitees and Licensees 

Strict Liability

• Strict Liability and Animals
• Strict Liability: Abnormally Dangerous & Ultrahazardous Activities

Products Liability

• Liability for Defectively Designed Products
• Liability for Defectively Manufactured Products

Damages

• General Concepts of Damages in Torts

Extra Topics

• Basic Issues in Right of Privacy
• Basic Issues in Defamation and Privileges 
• Libel and Slander