Nuisance/defamation/other torts

Question 1

Private nuisance

Answer 1

Intentional activity that unreasonably interferes with P’s use and enjoyment of land

Question 2

Elements of defamation

Answer 2

Defamatory message, Identifiable P, Publication, Not privileged

Question 3

Defamation privileges

Answer 3

Truth and Absolute privilege (spouses, judicial proceedings, Congress)

Question 4

1A and Defamation

Answer 4

Public official/figure = actual malice; Private figure + public concern = negligence

Question 5

Invasion of privacy torts

Answer 5

Intrusion into seclusion, commercial appropriation of likeness, public disclosure of private true facts, portrayal in false light, malicious prosecution

Question 6

Intentional misrepresentation

Answer 6

Intentional material misrepresentation, of past or present fact, with knowledge, P justifiably relies to detriment

Question 7

Vicarious liability

Answer 7

Employer is liable for the injuries caused by the negligence of employee if occurred in scope of employment