Edith becomes ill at work, but her boss insists that she fin…

Edith becomes ill at work, but her boss insists that she finish mopping the shop floor and cleaning the cabinets before she is allowed to leave. He physically prevents her from leaving the premises by watching over her until her work is finished. What tort has occurred?

Jeannie carelessly packed her grandmother’s antique glasswar…

Jeannie carelessly packed her grandmother’s antique glassware and had it shipped to her 30-year-old daughter, Abby, via Common Freight Carriers. When the china arrived at Abby’s house, most of the pieces were broken. As between Jeannie and Common Freight Carriers, who will bear the loss?

In the early 20th century, many judges fiercely resisted the…

In the early 20th century, many judges fiercely resisted the empowerment of administrative agencies and the displacement of courts from their traditional role in defining and adjudicating legal rights. The 1947 United States Supreme Court landmark decision that ended this judicial reluctance and transitioned to the administrative model of enforcement was:

Wayne worked in an office. He had no criminal record, had ne…

Wayne worked in an office. He had no criminal record, had never had a complaint made against him about his work or his conduct, and had been a faithful employee for nearly 20 years. One day, Wayne followed his supervisor to his home and fatally shot him. The estate of the supervisor sued the company, claiming it should have been aware of Wayne’s growing frustration with work. The company’s best defense will be that