NY Bar Exam · Torts
Torts for the New York Bar Exam
Civil wrongs and liability principles
74+ Cards31 Topics63% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Torts
Negligence
Causation
Defenses
Vicarious Liability
Intentional Torts
Strict Liability
Products Liability
Defamation
Privacy Torts
Multiple Defendants
Duty
Land Possessor Liability
Comparative Negligence
Joint Liability
Indemnification
Construction
Alcohol Liability
Public Safety Officers
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Government Liability
Landlord-Tenant
Animals
Nuisance
Motor Vehicle / No-Fault
Employer Liability
Emotional Distress
Statute of Limitations
Civil Procedure (Tort Litigation)
Damages
Sample Torts Questions
1What are the elements of negligence?
2What is the standard of care for negligence in New York?
3What is negligence per se?
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
74+
Flashcards
31
Topics
63%
Pass Rate
912+
Students
Torts for New York 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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