RECAP FOR TORTS Mid-Term Part 1: Intentional Torts

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Mastering Torts for Your Mid-Term!This week, we dive into Tennessee tort law, breaking down the key concepts, cases, and defenses every 1L needs to know. We'll cover:The Purpose of Tort Law: From compensation and deterrence to justice and loss distribution, understand the foundational goals driving tort law.Statute of Limitations and Repose: Learn the rules, exceptions, and landmark cases like Hataway v. McKinley and Shadrick v. Coker.Intentional Torts: Explore battery, assault, IIED, false imprisonment, trespass, and the role of intent in cases like Garratt v. Dailey and Fisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel.Damages: From compensatory to punitive, we'll unpack how damages are calculated and the factors courts consider (Still v. Baptist Hospital and Hodges v. Toof & Co.).Privileges and Defenses: Get clarity on consent, self-defense, defense of others, and property defense, including lessons from Katko v. Briney.📚 Whether you're prepping for your mid-term or refreshing your knowledge, this episode offers clear explanations and practical insights for tackling torts like a pro.🎧 Listen now and ace your next exam!  Introductory Music for American Law Cafe. In Jazz Short by moodmode / Vlad Krotov.  Support the show 🎶 Intro Music: "In Jazz Short" by moodmode / Vlad Krotov 📚 Content Created by Heather Mora 🎙️ Hosted on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429305