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Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...on tests rescue doctrine as a response to contributory-negligence 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
...that was low risk, commonly performed, and likely to restore most use of the cyclist's shoulder. The cyclist refused the procedure for no stated reason. Expert testimony showed that half of the cyclist's later lost wages...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...hit foul ball struck the fan. Which statement best describes implied assumption of risk? This question tests implied assumption of risk. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Strict Liability | ESSAY
Hard
...This essay tests nondelegable strict liability for dangerous work and assumption-of-risk limits. 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
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Torts | Defenses | ESSAY
Hard
...e risk of falling by choosing to climb. Analyze Summit Wall's express-assumption and implied-assumption-of-risk defenses. Discuss any limits if the employee's conduct is found grossly negligent or reckless rather than me...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...customer's negligence claim? This question tests the scope of express assumption of risk. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Products Liability | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
A prescription drug has a known risk of liver injury in patients with a certain condition. The manufacturer provides a detailed warning about that risk to prescribing physicians. A patient sues, arguing that the manufact...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Question
Torts | Negligence | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
One party acted after receiving notice of a legal risk tied to Negligence. One argument was preserved, while another was raised only later. Which result best accounts for preservation and merits? Correct. The answer turn...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
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Torts | Negligence | ESSAY
Medium
One party acted after receiving notice of a legal risk tied to Negligence. The key event occurred after warnings, partial performance, and a written objection by the affected party. The opponent argues that the objection...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
Question
Torts | Negligence | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
One party acted after receiving notice of a legal risk tied to Negligence. The moving party has the burden on a contested element, and the opponent identifies a plausible exception. How should the issue most likely be re...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
Question
Torts | Negligence | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
One party acted after receiving notice of a legal risk tied to Negligence. The record contains both written proof and disputed oral testimony. Which answer gives the best treatment of the proof and governing rule? Correc...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
Question
Torts | Negligence | ESSAY
Hard
One party acted after receiving notice of a legal risk tied to Negligence. The requested remedy would protect one party but impose a substantial burden on another party who had notice of the risk. The opponent argues tha...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
Question
Evidence | Relevance and Character | ESSAY
Medium
A party offered graphic proof with modest probative value and serious prejudice risk. A party relied on common practice, but the record includes facts suggesting that practice was unreasonable or incomplete in this setti...
Citations: FRE 401, FRE 402, FRE 403
Question
Torts | Causation and Damages | ESSAY
Medium
Metro Supply negligently stacked drums of industrial cleaner beside a restaurant's rear exit without securing them, even though delivery drivers regularly bumped carts through the area. A cart hit the stack, a drum fell...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Strict Liability | ESSAY
Hard
SolventCo stored thousands of gallons of highly volatile industrial solvent in above-ground tanks beside a residential neighborhood. The solvent was useful in manufacturing but could ignite from a small spark, and even c...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Negligence | ESSAY
Medium
The record contains mixed facts that support one part of the requested ruling but also suggest a limitation or defense. A party relied on common practice, but the record includes facts suggesting that practice was unreas...
Citations: Common law tort doctrine, Restatement tort principles
Question
Torts | Causation and Damages | ESSAY
Hard
...ter the damage became permanent. Mel seeks damages for permanent loss of vision in one eye, future treatment, and lost earnings. The physician argues that Mel cannot prove actual cause because the condition itself someti...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Defenses | ESSAY
Medium
...ptly went to an orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon recommended six weeks of physical therapy and explained that therapy was low risk, normally successful, and likely to restore most shoulder function. Priya attended one ses...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Strict Liability | ESSAY
Medium
...blasts sent shock waves through nearby soil, cracking the foundations of three homes and shattering several windows. No worker acted carelessly. Ridge argues that it cannot be liable without negligence because the work w...
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Question
Torts | Strict Liability | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...ting. Which statement is most accurate? This question tests the scope-of-risk limit for strict liability. 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 | Products Liability | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...analysis. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Question
Torts | Products Liability | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Easy
...adequacy. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Question
Torts | Defenses | MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Medium
...defense. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Second) of Torts
Question
Torts | Products Liability | ESSAY
Hard
...proaches. NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Citations: NCBE MBE Subject Matter Outline, Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability