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Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...ce and assumption-of-risk arguments. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Causation and Damages | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...f damages after a negligence injury. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
A plaintiff sues a newspaper for defamation based on an article accusing the plaintiff of embezzlement. Which statement best states the basic elements the plaintiff must generally prove, subject to constitutional limits?...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...ntiffs on matters of public concern. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
Question
Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...es, "Nina stole money from the company safe last week." Nina sues for defamation. Which statement best describes the nature of the statement? This question tests slander per se. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Re...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
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Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...Which statement best describes his possible public-figure status for defamation purposes? This question tests limited-purpose public figure status. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
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Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...lic contract. What fault standard must the mayor prove to recover for defamation? This question tests the actual-malice standard for public officials. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, New York Times Co. v. Sulliva
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
Question
Torts | Defamation | ESSAY
Hard
...s false. The mayor lost several endorsements and sues the blogger for defamation. The blogger argues that the post was political opinion and that public officials must tolerate harsh criticism. Analyze the mayor's defama...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | ESSAY
Hard
...catering contracts and sues both the critic and the account owner for defamation. Analyze which statements are actionable defamation and which are protected opinion or hyperbole. Discuss republication liability. This ess...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co., Restatement (Second) of Torts
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Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...al and was not written or posted online. Has publication occurred for defamation purposes? This question tests publication. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...restaurant owner had been convicted of tax fraud. The owner sues for defamation, claiming the truthful report hurt his reputation. Which statement best describes the newspaper's defense? This question tests the truth de...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | ESSAY
Hard
...Sofia became a public figure by organizing meetings. Analyze Sofia's defamation claim, including plaintiff status, fault, falsity, and damages. This essay tests private/public plaintiff classification, public concern, f...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., Restatement (Second) of Torts
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Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...or criminal conduct. Which statement best describes the restaurant's defamation claim based on those words? This question tests opinion and rhetorical hyperbole. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Milkovich v. Lora...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.
Question
Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...tests qualified privilege and abuse. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defamation | ESSAY
Medium
...r; he stole tablets from us." The accusation was false. Omar sues for defamation. The manager and employer assert privilege defenses. Analyze publication, any qualified privilege, whether the privilege was abused, and da...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
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Torts | Defamation | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...evant to the claims in the case. The party later sues the witness for defamation. Which statement best describes the witness's privilege? This question tests absolute privilege in judicial proceedings. NCBE MBE Subject M...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Evidence | Character Evidence | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
In a federal defamation action, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant falsely wrote that Plaintiff was dishonest in business. Truth is a complete defense under the governing substantive law. Defendant seeks to prove that Plai...
Citations: Fed. R. Evid. 405(b)
Question
Torts | Defamation | ESSAY
Medium
...nd that neighborhood gossip should not be actionable. Analyze Paula's defamation claim against Dana. This essay tests private-plaintiff defamation, identification, defamation per se, and truth. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Ou...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Causation and Damages | ESSAY
Hard
...al cause and future medical damages. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Privacy Torts | ESSAY
Hard
...the nonprofit for false light invasion of privacy and, alternatively, defamation. The nonprofit argues that the photograph itself was real and that the article concerned a public event. Analyze Daniel's false-light claim...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...ry immunity as a negligence defense. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Duty and Breach | ESSAY
Hard
...gy band was placed on her wrist. Valley Imaging's written safety checklist required the radiology team to ask each patient about allergies immediately before injecting contrast, but the clinic's usual practice was to rel...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Intentional Torts | ESSAY
Medium
...record includes facts suggesting that practice was unreasonable or incomplete in this setting. The opponent argues that custom ends the analysis. How should the court, tribunal, or decision maker resolve the dispute? Di...
Citations: Battery, assault, false imprisonment, trespass doctrines
Question
Torts | Negligence | ESSAY
Medium
...record includes facts suggesting that practice was unreasonable or incomplete in this setting. The opponent argues that custom ends the analysis. How should the court, tribunal, or decision maker resolve the dispute? Di...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles