Give two examples of special relationships that might require a duty to act.

A landowner has a duty of reasonable care to discover and fix unknown dangerous conditions on land to

In the absence of a special relationship, a person typically cannot be held liable under tort law for a failure to act.

Define “Proximate Cause” as used in Tort Law.

The issue of foreseeability is evaluated by considering the tortfeasor’s actions in hindsight.

Define the term “Tort.”

What is the difference between Slander and Libel?

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?