📚 Episode Summary:
It’s finals season, and we’ve got your 1L torts essay prep covered.

In this episode of American Law Café, we walk through five realistic essay-style fact patterns, each one modeled after the types of questions you're likely to see on your 1L torts final. From intentional torts and emotional distress to comparative fault and assumption of risk, these examples are designed to help you sharpen your issue-spotting, structure clear IRAC answers, and master the rules that matter most.

In this episode we cover:

1. Trespass to Chattel vs. Conversion
   How much misuse turns a simple trespass into conversion? We break it down using a neighbor’s off-road mower joyride gone wrong.
2. Landowner Liability and Wild Animals
   A zoo visitor ignores signs and jumps into a monkey enclosure—can he still recover? Learn how entrant status (invitee vs. trespasser) shapes landowner duties.
3. IIED and the Boundaries of Outrageous Conduct
   A labor protest targets a company CEO. Is it tortious, or just tough speech? We unpack the elements of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in a high-stakes workplace context.
4. Comparative Fault in Tennessee (49% Bar Rule)
   A jogger gets injured after running in traffic during dense fog—can she recover? Learn how Tennessee's unique comparative fault rule could make or break the case.
5. Negligence and Assumption of Risk on a Zip Line
   Does signing a waiver mean you assume every risk? We examine what happens when staff negligence—not the ride itself—causes the injury.

🎯 These hypos aren’t just review—they’re modeled to reflect what professors love to test: multiple issues, competing arguments, and classic tort doctrines under pressure. Perfect for practice or review before you walk into your exam.

 Introductory Music for American Law Cafe. In Jazz Short by moodmode / Vlad Krotov. 

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🎶 Intro Music: "In Jazz Short" by moodmode / Vlad Krotov
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