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T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 19 May 1971, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 19 May 1971, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 19, 1971, begins with the question:
A state statute makes deer-hunting a crime except during an open season from September 15 to October 15. A and B went, deer-hunting on November 1, driving in A's car to a remote wooded area belonging to O who had given them permission. A shot and wounded a deer. While A and B were trailing the wounded deer, A thought he heard another person moving through the woods. For fear it was the game warden, A suggested that they …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 28 Oct 1970, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 28 Oct 1970, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 28, 1970, consists of one question:
While canoeing up a river Ale's canoe capsized. Ale easily swam to a nearby island owned by Bottle. Ale went to Bottle and requested the loan of a rowboat to get across to the mainland, a half mile away. Upon Bottle's refusal, Ale jumped into Bottle's rowboat, but before he could cast off Bottle grabbed him and pulled him out of the boat. Ale landed a severe blow on Bottle's jaw, knocking him unconscious. Cork, Bottle's son, intervened at …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1970, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1970, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 20, 1970, begins with the question:
Flourishing a revolver, A pursues B down the street and into a crowded store where he is cornered. As his finger tightens on the trigger, B sinks to the floor so that the bullet strikes C, who is directly behind B. B then picks up a silver tray from a display, using it as a shield. The next bullet pierces the tray but is diverted from B. What, if any, are the liabilities of the parties? Why or why …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 29 Oct 1969, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 29 Oct 1969, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 29, 1969, consists of one question:
A, accompanied by B, went to C's house carrying a portrait of C's old enemy, X. When C opened the door, A held the portrait up in front of C's s face. Enraged at this, C spit on the portrait and kicked at A. The kick missed A and hit B causing a slight bruise. A then attacked C knocking him down inside the house and grappling with him on the floor. B stepped inside and closed and bolted …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1969, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1969, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 21, 1969, begins with the question:
A, a stranger, while walking near B's barn over B's open and unfenced fields, heard loud cries. He ran into the barn where he found B lying on the floor and C threatening D with a gun. A struck at C with a pitchfork. D, who with B and C had been rehearsing a melodrama, rushed at A as soon as he saw what was happening in order to prevent serious harm to C. In the ensuing struggle A …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 23 Oct 1968, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 23 Oct 1968, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 23, 1968, consists of one question:
While playing in A 's back yard A and B, each 12 years of age, argued whether A's dog was a thoroughbred. In order to get a good look, B crawled into the dog house with a flashlight. A closed the door and held B inside for five minutes when A's mother, M, ordered him to release B. Upon being released, B, in retaliation, threw the flashlight at A. It missed its mark and went in the direction of …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 15 May 1968, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 15 May 1968, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 15, 1968, begins with the question:
P asked G, his gardener to accompany P's seven-year-old son, S, to school and to keep an eye on him all the way. S and G set out, S carrying an apple in his hand. The two were passing an apple orchard en route to the school when a group of children suddenly rushed from the orchard, most of them carrying apples they had picked from the trees. They ran furiously in the direction of the school, shouting "Never …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 25 Oct 1967, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 25 Oct 1967, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 25, 1967, consists of one question:
A, pointing a gun at B, chases B down the street and into a crowded store. A corners B and pulls the trigger on the gun but B avoids being hit by darting behind a post. The bullet hits the post and glances off in another direction striking C, a customer. B then picks up a manakin and uses it as a shield while backing into the store manager's glass-enclosed office which is occupied by D, a stenographer. Just …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 17 May 1967, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 17 May 1967, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 17, 1967, begins with the question:
P asked G, his gardener to accompany P's seven-year-old son, S, to school and to keep an eye on him all the way. S and G set out, S carrying an apple in his hand. The two were passing an apple orchard en route to the school when a group of children suddenly rushed from the orchard, most of them carrying apples they had picked from the trees. They ran furiously in the direction of the school, shouting "Never …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 26 Oct 1966, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 26 Oct 1966, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 26, 1966, consists of one question:
A quarreled with B and C on the sidewalk of a downtown street. During the quarrel, A threw a heavy wrench at B and C intending that it kill one or both of them. The wrench missed both B and C and struck and smashed an antique urn being carried under her arm by D. E, D's husband, watched the incident in great anxiety from the window of his nearby antique shop and wanted to come to the aid …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1966, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1966, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 18, 1966, begins with the question:
While canoeing up a river A's canoe capsized. A easily swam to a nearby island owned by B. A went to B and asked B to lend him a rowboat to get across to the mainland, a half mile away. Upon B's refusal, A jumped into B's rowboat, but before he could cast off B grabbed him and pulled him out of the boat. A landed a severe blow on B's jaw, knocking him unconscious. C, B's son, intervened …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1965, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1965, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1965, begins with the question:
Jones bought a car under a conditional sales contract, which provided that if Jones defaulted in payments Finance Co. had a right to repossess this car. Jones defaulted, and Finance Co. instructed its employees Bull and Bear to repossess the car. They found Jones driving the car several miles from his home. They followed him in their car and hailed him. Thinking they were police officers, Jones stopped. Bull and Bear walked over to Jones' car and informed him …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 3 Nov 1964, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 3 Nov 1964, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 3, 1964, consists of one question:
Accompanied by A, B came to C's house carrying a portrait of C's old enemy, X. When C opened the door B held the portrait up in front of C's face. C spit on the portrait and kicked at B. The kick missed B and hit A causing a slight bruise. B then attacked C, knocking him down inside the house, and grappled with him on the floor. A stepped inside, closed and bolted the door to prevent neighbors …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1964, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1964, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 21, 1964, begins with the question:
A and B, Army buddies, return from a two- year tour of military duty in Viet Nam and meet A' s former fiancee, C, who has thrown him over. A begins by saying: "You two-timing slut." She slaps his face and then has hysterics. A shakes her to bring her out of what seems t o be a fit, when D, her current passion, coming around the corner, sees the tableau and strikes at A intending to hit him …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 1 Jun 1963, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 1 Jun 1963, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on June 1, 1963, begins with the question:
D, a child aged thirteen, had a slingshot. His parents knew of this and urged him to be careful with it. D and his friend E wandered onto the platform of R. R. Co. They and other children had frequently been chased away from this platform before and they know that they should not play there. While on the platform, D projected a stone from his slingshot toward E, who had his back turned. The stone missed E and …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 30 Oct 1962, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 30 Oct 1962, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 30, 1962, consists of one question:
Flourishing a revolver, A pursues B into a crowded store. As A's finger tightens on the trigger, B sinks to the floor so that the bullet strikes C, who is directly behind B. B then picks up a silver tray and uses it as a shield while backing into the store manager's office which is occupied by several stenographers. Just before he closes and locks the door, a second bullet pierces the tray but is diverted from B. After …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1962, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1962, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 30, 1962, begins with the question:
In a crowded tavern A, a patron tries to get familiar with a young woman sitting at a table near B, another patron. B pushes A away and slaps his face. A is about to retaliate when the tavern bouncer, without prior request, shoves them both out. B gets a wrench from his car, enters the tavern and seeks out the bouncer. The latter shoots at B, misses him, and strikes A who is just entering tho door to …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 24 Nov 1961, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 24 Nov 1961, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 24, 1961, consists of one question:
During a quarrel on the sidewalk of a downtown street, A threw a heavy wrench at B intending to kill him. The wrench missed B and struck and ruined an antique portrait being carried by C. D, C's husband, watched the incident from the window of his nearby antique shop and wanted to come to the aid of C but feared he would be shot if he left the shop. B was not aware of the incident until sometime …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1961, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1961, University Of Richmond
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This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 29, 1961, begins with the question:
Doe, a physician specializing in eye, ear, nose, and throat, gave Poe, a patient, an anesthetic before lancing the right ear drum to remove a foreign substance. Doe made a mistake and had the instrument against the left ear drum when Poe, still under the influence of the anesthetic, leaped from the chair and ran amuck, breaking medical instruments. In order to protect himself, and his equipment from further danger, and to prevent Poe from inflicting injury upon himself, …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1960, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1960, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 18, 1960, begins with the question:
In a crowded tavern A, a patron tries to get familiar with a young woman sitting at a table near B, another patron. B pushes A away and slaps his face. A is about to retaliate when the tavern bouncer, without prior request, shoves them both out. B gets a wrench from his car, enters the tavern and seeks out the bouncer. The latter shoots at B, misses him, and strikes A who is just entering tho door to …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1959, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1959, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 30, 1959, begins with the question:
A and B were spectators at an exciting ball game. A received a hard slap on the back and, believing that B had struck him, he turned and struck B. This knocked B against C, a young woman who, fearing a riot, became hysterical and was taken to a physician by her husband. What causes of action, if any: (1) if B struck A; (2) if B did not strike A?
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 4 Nov 1958, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 4 Nov 1958, University Of Richmond
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This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 4, 1958, consists of one question:
A came to B's house carrying a portrait of B's old enemy, X. When B opened the door A showed him the portrait and B spit on it. A then attacked B, knocking him down inside the house, and grappled with him on the floor. C, A's wife who had accompanied him, stepped inside, closed and bolted the door to prevent neighbors from interfering. As soon as B had been subdued A and C left taking with them the …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1958, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1958, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1958, begins with the question:
Ale, canoeing up a river, landed on an island owned by Bottle. Bottle found the empty canoe on the shore and cast it adrift. When Ale discovered this, he went to Bottle and demanded that Bottle lend him a row boat to enable him to get across to the main land, a quarter mile away. Upon Bottle 's refusal, Ale jumped in Bottle's row boat, but before he could cast off Bottle grabbed him and pulled him out of …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1957, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1957, University Of Richmond
Archived Law School Exams
This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1957, begins with the question:
A operates a cold storage plant, renting lockers to members of the public. B enters A's office and at gunpoint demands all A's cash. A grabs for B's gun. In the scuffle, A bumps into C, a saleswoman who has entered the office to seek directions to a nearby residence. C is not hurt but her blouse is badly torn as it catches on an obstruction; while obtaining a new blouse she misses several intended sales calls. A subdues …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 16 May 1956, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 16 May 1956, University Of Richmond
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This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 16, 1956, begins with the question:
A goes on an island in a river 100 feet wide to shoot ducks, as he has done for a number of years. B, who had just purchased the island, rows across to it and finding A's boat on the shore sets it adrift. When A appears, B backs his own boat into the stream. Thereupon A, realizing that he had been marooned, jumps into the water and in an effort to get into B's boat overturns it. What …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 4 Nov 1955, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 4 Nov 1955, University Of Richmond
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This Torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 4, 1955, consists of a single question:
A, aged 12, reaches through a fence and picks up a stone from B's land and throws it at C, a playmate. The stone missed its mark and went in the direction of, a bystander. D, in dodging the stone, inadvertently bumped into E, knocking from E's grasp a costly vase belonging to F which was being carried by E. E, thinking D was attacking him, struck D knocking him unconscious. What torts, if any, have been committed? …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1955, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1955, University Of Richmond
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This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 20, 1955, begins with the question:
A, aged 12, threw a stone at a playmate. The stone missed its mark and went in the direction of B, a bystander. B, in dodging the stone, inadvertently bumped into C, another bystander. C, thinking B was attacking him, struck B and knocked him unconscious. What are the rights, if any, of B and C?
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1954, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1954, University Of Richmond
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This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 20, 1954, begins with the question:
A shoots at B intending to kill him. The bullet misses B and strikes and destroys a costly vase belonging to C which is being carried by D. B was not aware of the incident until some time later. D was greatly startled but not in fear of harm, and he was in no wise physically injured. What, if any, is A's liability? Why? Why not?
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1953, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1953, University Of Richmond
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This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 30, 1953, begins with the following question:
A returns from the war and meets his former fiance, B, who has thrown him over. He begins by saying: "You two-timing slut". She slaps his face and then has hysterics. A shakes her to bring her out of what seems to be a fit, when C, her current passion, coming around tho corner, sees the tableau and knocks A down. B becomes ill and A dies, an old wound having been opened by C's blow. What are …
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1952, University Of Richmond
T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1952, University Of Richmond
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This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1952, begins with the question:
H, the divorced husband of W, entered W's house unannounced, found her and their child C, a boy of 11 years, together in the library, closed the door and said: "You are not fit to be a mother. I know you have been hanging around with that bum and I am taking my child out of this. Now don't scream and don't try calling your mother." Whereupon H snatched C away from W and carried him off. W later …