Case Library
Torts case briefs
5 briefs in 5 topics. Each one gives the facts, issue and holding, IRAC and CREAC versions, key quotes with pinpoint pages and the citation in the book’s form.
Intentional torts
Intentional torts on its own pageFisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel, Inc.
Fisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel, Inc., 424 S.W.2d 627 (Tex. 1967).
Was there evidence that an actionable battery was committed when Flynn snatched the plate from Fisher's hand without touching his body?
Supreme Court of Texas
The standard of care
The standard of care on its own pageThe T.J. Hooper
T.J. Hooper, 60 F.2d 737 (2d Cir. 1932).
Were the barges unseaworthy, and did the record show the due diligence that would excuse them to the cargo owners?
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Breach
Breach on its own pageUnited States v. Carroll Towing Co.
United States v. Carroll Towing Co., 159 F.2d 169 (2d Cir. 1947).
Was the Grace Line liable for any part of the damages when its harbormaster joined the tug's deckhand in checking and readjusting the Anna C's fasts before the tier broke adrift?
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Actual cause
Actual cause on its own pageZuchowicz v. United States
Zuchowicz v. United States, 140 F.3d 381 (2d Cir. 1998).
Did the district court abuse its discretion in admitting the causation testimony of Dr. Matthay and Dr. Tackett?
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Defenses
Defenses on its own pageKatko v. Briney
Katko v. Briney, 183 N.W.2d 657 (Iowa 1971).
May an owner protect personal property in an unoccupied, boarded-up farm house against trespassers and thieves with a spring gun capable of inflicting death or serious injury?
Iowa Supreme Court