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Assumption of Risk Hanks v. Powder Ridge Restaurant Corp. “Snowtubing Waiver” Two Common Issues Was the contract clear enough about releasing the defendant from liability? Will the court enforce contract?

Intentional Torts Defenses Consent Self Defense Defense of Property Necessity Necessity Ploof v. Putnam “The Private Island in a Storm” Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Company “The Boat Slamming Against the Dock”

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Office Hours This Friday, office hours will be at 1pm. Midterm My unhelpful rubric 5 and under -> 6 -> 7 -> 8 -> 9 -> 10 ->

Proximate Cause Benn v. Thomas “The Time-Delayed Heart Attack” — Steinhauser v. Hertz Corp. “Sudden Schizophrenia” — Gibson v. Garcia “The Rotten Telephone Pole that Fell on the Person”

But first… Outline for damages Negligence as a Cause of Action Plaintiff must prove four elements: Duty Breach Causation Harm Negligence as a Concept Relates to the elements of duty and breach

Welcome to Torts! Please find your seat according to the seating chart available at the front of the room. Agenda Syllabus highlights What is a tort? Small group exercise: Litigating your first torts case Syllabus highlights Logistics Contact information Colin.

The Time that Remains Today: Office Hours at 12pm, Faculty Lounge, Third Floor of Burns Monday, November 17 - Alternatives to Tort Wednesday, November 19 (Normal Class Time & Location) - Alternatives to Tort & Review

The Time that Remains Wednesday, November 19 (Normal Class Time & Location) - Alternatives to Tort & Review Wednesday, November 19 - 12pm Office Hours Friday, December 5 - (1:30pm Merrifield Hall) Optional Review Session & Office Hours