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Torts for the Illinois Bar Exam

Civil wrongs and liability principles

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What You'll Study in Torts

Negligence
Defenses
Products Liability
Medical Malpractice
Intentional Torts
Defamation
Privacy Torts
Business Torts
Premises Liability
Vicarious Liability
Employment Torts
Damages
Joint Liability
Contribution
Indemnity
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop
Fiduciary Duty
Fraud
Misrepresentation
Abuse of Process
Nuisance
Workers' Compensation
Workplace Injuries
Animal Liability
Immunity
Statutes of Limitation
Parental Liability
Evidence Preservation
Privacy
Property Torts
Construction
Professional Negligence
Choice of Law
Employment

Sample Torts Questions

1What are the elements of negligence?
2What is the standard of care in negligence under Illinois law?
3What is comparative fault in Illinois?

What You'll Master

Master negligence elements (duty, breach, causation, damages)
Learn all intentional torts and their elements
Memorize strict liability triggers
Understand defenses (comparative fault, assumption of risk)
Nail products liability theories
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67%
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Torts for Illinois Bar Exam FAQ

What Torts topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover negligence, all intentional torts (battery, assault, false imprisonment, IIED, trespass, conversion, etc.), strict liability, products liability, defamation, privacy torts, and defenses.
How detailed is the negligence coverage?
Very detailed. We cover duty (general and special), breach (reasonable person standard, negligence per se), actual and proximate causation, and all damage types.
Are defenses and immunities covered?
Yes. We cover contributory negligence, comparative fault, assumption of risk, and various immunities thoroughly.
Do you distinguish between majority and minority rules?
Yes. Where jurisdictions differ (like contributory vs. comparative negligence), our flashcards note both approaches.

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