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T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Ii Exam, 26 May 1936, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts II exam, given by Professor William T. Muse on May 26, 1936, begins with this question:

A, the attendant at a gasoline filling station, in filling the tank of B's model-T Ford car, in B's absence, splashes gasoline over the cushions. B starts without knowing this, and a few moments later the cushions catch fire from a spark dropped from his pipe. B smothers the fire, as he supposes, and drives his car into C's garage. While in the office there, the fire, which was not in fact out, blazes up, destroys B's car, C's garage, and the …

University Of Richmond Bulletin: T.C. Williams School Of Law Catalogue For 1935-1936, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 30 Jan 1936, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts I exam, given by Professor William T. Muse on January 30, 1936, begins with the following question:

1. D, a dentist, gave P, a patient, gas to extract a certain wisdom tooth. D made a mistake and had his pliers on another tooth when P, still under the influence of the gas, leaped from the chair and ran amuck, breaking $5 worth of dental equipment. D, to protect himself from bodily injury, and his dental equipment from further damage, pushed P through an open window, 4 feet above the lawn. P landed on C's flower bed, breaking his …

The Web - 1936, University Of Richmond

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T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Ii Exam, 30 May 1935, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts II exam, given on May 30, 1935, begins with the following question:

1. Defendant manufactures and sells its product known in the trade as ''Eskimo
Pie" to dealers to whom it also furnishes a small cake of dry ice, in a paper bag, for refrigeration. In replenishing a dealer's supply one morning, Defendant took the bag containing the dry ice which was left the previous day and threw it into the street. The bag contained a small block of unevaporated dry ice about one-half inch square. Plaintiff, age 6, and other children were playing nearby and saw "smoke" …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 28 Jan 1935, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This exam, heavily annotated, was given on January 28, 1935. It begins with the following question:

Blackacre was owned by Buck who kept and trained wild animals for the circus on a portion thereof. The remaining portion was occupied by Buck and his paramour and housekeeper, Ida. Dare, an expert parachute jumper, while giving a twilight exhibition, reasonably mistook Blackacre to be the adjoining exhibition field and jumped from his plane. He was headed toward the menagerie when fortunately the wind unexpectedly changed, diverted his course, and caused him to land in Buck's vineyard. In landing Dare was stripped of …

The Web - 1935, University Of Richmond

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T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Ii Exam, 28 Jul 1934, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts II exam, given on July 28, 1934, begins with the question:

1. At a busy intersection two motorists, Austin and Buick, both driving negligently, collided. Austin was thrown senseless into the street. Buick was badly shaken up but not otherwise hurt. Buick's guest, Cherry, was also thrown out and rendered helpless by a broken leg. Dodge, driving a bus, could have seen the collision in time to stop, but his attention was momentarily diverted by some incident on the sidewalk. When he did observe the effect of the collision it was too late to avoid running over the …

University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1934-1935, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

The Web - 1934, University Of Richmond

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1933-1934, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Ii Exam, 27 May 1933, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts II exam, given on May 27, 1993, begins with the following question:

1. The Ace Wheel Co., a manufacturer of automobile wheels, has extensively advertised the fact that the King Motor Co. uses its wheels. The Ace Co. sold some wheels to King Co. which it installed in its cars. A particular wheel, installed
in one of the King cars, was defective, the defect being due to the careless work
of the employees of the Ace Co. who assembled the wheel. The defect could have been discovered by the King Motor Co. had it used reasonable care in …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 22 May 1933, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This exam was given on May 20, 1933. Students were allowed three hours and were instructed to give full explanations for their answers. The exam begins with the following question:

1. D shoots at P intending to kill him. The bullet misses P and strikes and destroys a costly vase belonging to M which is being carried by S. P was not aware of the incident until some hours later. S was greatly startled but not in fear of harm to his person, and he was in no wise physically injured. What are the rights of P, M, and S …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 21 Jan 1933, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts I exam was given on January 21, 1933. Students were given three hours and asked to give a full explanation for all conclusions. This exam begins with the following question:

I. 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 mainland, a quarter mile away. Upon Bottle's refusal, Ale jumped in Bottle's row boat, but before he could …

The Web - 1933, University Of Richmond

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T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 8 Sept 1932, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts I exam, given on September 8, 1932, begins with the following question:

l. A and B are playing golf. C, A's caddy, is inattentive, making A angry. A, intending to frighten C, aims a blow at him with a new golf club which he stops about six inches from C's head. C instinctively places D, B's caddy, in front of him to protect himself from the blow and in doing so knocks a club from B's hand. The head of A's golf club flies off striking a nearby tree and rebounding against C, putting his eye out. C's …

University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1932-1933, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts Ii Exam, 23 May 1932, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts II exam, given on May 23, 1932, begins with the following question:

l. A leases a building to B. The lease contains a covenant binding
the landlord to make both external and internal repairs. During the possession of the tenant, B, a slight fire injures the wall which abuts upon a public highway. The tenant, B, notifies A to repair. A fails to do so. In consequence the wall collapses injuring B, who is a traveler upon the adjacent highway, and Y who is a social guest of B sitting in the front room. What are the rights …

T. C. Williams School Of Law, University Of Richmond: Torts I Exam, 26 Jan 1932, University Of Richmond

Archived Law School Exams

This Torts I exam, given on January 26, 1932, begins with the following question:

1. A, mistakenly believing B to be his friend C, suddenly approaches B with his right hand in his coat pocket clutching a banana which is pointed toward B. B, under the impression that he is being attacked, instinctively swings a heavy cane at A, knocking him down and also knocking the hat from the head of D, who unexpectedly comes around the corner. E, seeing the fracas, tries to preserve peace, but is injured in the ensuing fight between A and B. F, a passerby, …

The Web - 1932, University Of Richmond

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The Tower - 1932, University Of Richmond

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1931-1932, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

The Web - 1931, University Of Richmond

The Web

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1930-1931, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. From the beginning there were able professors, but financial support was uncertain. In 1890 the family of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, who had been a devoted and useful trustee, donated $25,000 as the nucleus of an endowment for the Law School. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF LAW. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. Williams. The largest of these gifts came …

The Web - 1930, University Of Richmond

The Web

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1929-1930, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. After a somewhat uncertain existence, due to lack of money, the School received, in 1890, from the family of Mr. T. C. Williams, of Richmond, an endowment of $25,000. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. Williams School of Law. Since 1890 there has been no interruption of work. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. T. C. Williams. The latest addition to the resources of the School …

The Web - 1929, University Of Richmond

The Web

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1928-1929, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. After a somewhat uncertain existence, due to lack of money, the School received, in 1890, from the family of Mr. T. C. Williams, of Richmond, an endowment of $25,000. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. Williams School of Law. Since 1890 there has been no interruption of work. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. T. C. Williams. The endowment now amounts to $105,000, and additional subscriptions …

The Web - 1928, University Of Richmond

The Web

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University Of Richmond Bulletin: Catalogue Of The T.C. Williams School Of Law For 1927-1928, University Of Richmond

Law School Catalogues

General Statement:

A Law School was first established in Richmond College in 1870. After a somewhat uncertain existence, due to lack of money, the School received, in 1890, from the family of Mr. T. C. Williams, of Richmond, an endowment of $25,000. In recognition of this gift, the name of the School was changed to the T. C. Williams School of Law. Since 1890 there has been no interruption of work. At various times the School has received further generous gifts from members of the family of Mr. T. C. Williams. The endowment now amounts to $100,000, and additional subscriptions …