James is walking down a dark alley when a homeless person lunges at him with a knife. The homeless person does not actually cut James. Can James grab his gun and lawfully shoot the homeless person? Why or why not?

Which tort or torts may the federal government be sued for pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act?

Booker buys a diamond ring for his girlfriend, Sidney.  Before Booker can give the diamond ring to Sidney, Noyes takes the diamond ring.  Booker bought the diamond ring for $5,000.00.  Noyes waits to sell the diamond ring until a year later.  When Noyes does sell the ring, it sells for $7,500.00.  What can Booker receive in damages?

In the context litigation discovery, what is an interrogatory?

What are the requirements for the Defense of Property defense and for what torts can it be used?

What are the requirements for the defense of Privilege and for what torts can it be used?  

List the elements of the Tort of Conversion:

Reasonable care plays a role in strict liability.

What is the difference between a cause of action for nuisance and trespass.

What does the term “chattel” refer to?