What This Document Is
This is a first-year Torts course outline for Brooklyn Law School, prepared by Professor Landsman and Tsessarenko. It serves as a structural guide to the core concepts covered in the Torts (TRT 100) curriculum. It’s designed to be used *in conjunction with* course lectures, readings, and case law.
Why This Document Matters
This outline is essential for students enrolled in Torts at Brooklyn Law School. It provides a framework for organizing notes, understanding the logical flow of topics, and preparing for class discussions and assessments. It’s most valuable at the beginning of the semester and during exam preparation.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This outline is *not* a substitute for attending class, completing assigned readings, or engaging with case materials. It does not contain detailed case analyses, legal arguments, or comprehensive explanations of complex doctrines. It’s a roadmap, not the territory itself.
What This Document Provides
The outline details the major topics covered in the course, including: Intentional Torts (battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation), Negligence (duty, breach, causation, damages), and various defenses to tort claims. It also includes sections on Actual Causation, Proximate Cause, and specific areas like Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and Assumption of Risk.
This preview *does not* include the full content of each section, detailed case citations, or in-depth analysis of the legal principles. It only provides a table of contents overview.