Bob has fallen on hard times, and decides to take drastic me…

Bob has fallen on hard times, and decides to take drastic measures to acquire some money. Accordingly, he calls Jack, an acquaintance from work whom he hates, and says, in a disguised voice, “I have your daughter with me and will kill her unless you deliver $100,000 in cash to [a designated address] in one hour.” Unbeknownst to Bob, Jack’s daughter is sitting in Jack’s office visiting him at work. Jack knows his daughter is safe, and is not the least bit worried about the threat that he has just received. Jack will be successful if he sues Bob for intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Felicity is a doctor in private practice.  She hires Miguel,…

Felicity is a doctor in private practice.  She hires Miguel, a CPA, to handle her accounting and tax needs.  Felicity soon becomes dissatisfied with the quality of Miguel’s work and sues him for negligence.  Miguel can successfully defend himself against the lawsuit by proving that he:

Ned and Zed meet at a professional event, and laugh because…

Ned and Zed meet at a professional event, and laugh because their names rhyme. Soon, however, they get into a heated argument over whose name is better. Ned hits Zed on the shoulder hard enough that he expects it will inflict an injury. Unfortunately, Ned is not aware that Zed has a rare medical condition that causes autoimmune catastrophe any time he is hit on the shoulder. Zed sues Ned for negligence, pursuing compensation for the full extent of his injuries. Which of the following best represents the likely result?