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As a general rule, people are legally required to help others.

Define the term “Tort.”

Identify three sources of Tort law (there were five sources identified in the text)?

Define “gross negligence.”

James is walking down a dark alley when a homeless person lunges at him with a knife. The homeless person does not actually cut James. Can James grab his gun and lawfully shoot the homeless person? Why or why not?

Breach of duty is an element needed to prove torts in both strict liability and negligence.

What are the requirements for the Defense of Property defense and for what torts can it be used?

In the context litigation discovery, what is an interrogatory?

What are the requirements for the Defense of Others defense and for what torts can it be used?

Booker buys a diamond ring for his girlfriend, Sidney.  Before Booker can give the diamond ring to Sidney, Noyes takes the diamond ring.  Booker bought the diamond ring for $5,000.00.  Noyes waits to sell the diamond ring until a year later.  When Noyes does sell the ring, it sells for $7,500.00.  What can Booker receive in damages?