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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 19 May 1971

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 19, 1971, begins with the question:

  A state statute makes deer-hunting a crime except during an open season from September 15 to October 15. A and B went, deer-hunting on November 1, driving in A's car to a remote wooded area belonging to O who had given them permission. A shot and wounded a deer. While A and B were trailing the wounded deer, A thought he heard another person moving through the woods. For fear it was the game warden, A suggested that they give up the venture. A brief but violent argument ensued. A started back toward his car saying he was headed home and that B had better come along if he wanted a ride. B called out, "I'll shoot you dead before I'll let you leave me out here." A started running and B shot over his head. The entire load of deer shot hit a tree limb at some distance beyond A and ricocheted in several directions. Some of the shot hit and damaged the vinyl top on A's car and still other shot struck I, who was in the woods for a timber inspection. What tort liabilities? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 20 May 1970

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 20, 1970, begins with the question:

  Flourishing a revolver, A pursues B down the street and into a crowded store where he is cornered. As his finger tightens on the trigger, B sinks to the floor so that the bullet strikes C, who is directly behind B. B then picks up a silver tray from a display, using it as a shield. The next bullet pierces the tray but is diverted from B. What, if any, are the liabilities of the parties? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 28 Oct 1970

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 28, 1970, consists of one question:

  While canoeing up a river Ale's canoe capsized. Ale easily swam to a nearby island owned by Bottle. Ale went to Bottle and requested the loan of a rowboat to get across to the mainland, a half mile away. Upon Bottle's refusal, Ale jumped into Bottle's rowboat, but before he could cast off Bottle grabbed him and pulled him out of the boat. Ale landed a severe blow on Bottle's jaw, knocking him unconscious. Cork, Bottle's son, intervened at this point with a shotgun and began firing at Ale who took flight and swam across to the mainland. What tort or torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1969

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 21, 1969, begins with the question:

  A, a stranger, while walking near B's barn over B's open and unfenced fields, heard loud cries. He ran into the barn where he found B lying on the floor and C threatening D with a gun. A struck at C with a pitchfork. D, who with B and C had been rehearsing a melodrama, rushed at A as soon as he saw what was happening in order to prevent serious harm to C. In the ensuing struggle A stepped back onto a trapdoor with defective hinges and fell into the manure cellar. Despite A's cries that he could find no way out, B, C, and D left without letting down a ladder. After feeling around in the dark, A finally made his escape through a door. What are the tort liabilities, if any, of the parties? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 29 Oct 1969

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 29, 1969, consists of one question:

  A, accompanied by B, went to C's house carrying a portrait of C's old enemy, X. When C opened the door, A held the portrait up in front of C's s face. Enraged at this, C spit on the portrait and kicked at A. The kick missed A and hit B causing a slight bruise. A then attacked C knocking him down inside the house and grappling with him on the floor. B stepped inside and closed and bolted the door to prevent neighbors from interfering. As soon as C had been subdued A and B left. What personal torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 15 May 1968

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 15, 1968, begins with the question:

  P asked G, his gardener to accompany P's seven-year-old son, S, to school and to keep an eye on him all the way. S and G set out, S carrying an apple in his hand. The two were passing an apple orchard en route to the school when a group of children suddenly rushed from the orchard, most of them carrying apples they had picked from the trees. They ran furiously in the direction of the school, shouting "Never catch us, Fatso." S, unaware of the theft and thinking that the group was engaged in a game, left G behind and ran to join the children, shouting the same slogan. F, a farmer who owned the apple orchard and who was known colloquially as Fatso, then emerged from the orchard on the sidewalk behind S. He pursued and caught S, seizing the hand carrying the apple and causing S to fall on the sidewalk. F held him there. G, alarmed at what he saw, arrived in time to hear F shout: "You no good kid, now you are in for it." G, who was somewhat hard of hearing, did not hear the rest of what F said: "Stealing my apples! I'll hold you here 'til I get your name, and then I will report you to the police." G hit F on the chin. F fell, and S, in a rage, started punching him. S and F suffered bruises and cuts. What, if any, are the liabilities of the parties? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 23 Oct 1968

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 23, 1968, consists of one question:

  While playing in A 's back yard A and B, each 12 years of age, argued whether A's dog was a thoroughbred. In order to get a good look, B crawled into the dog house with a flashlight. A closed the door and held B inside for five minutes when A's mother, M, ordered him to release B. Upon being released, B, in retaliation, threw the flashlight at A. It missed its mark and went in the direction of M who dodged and inadvertently bumped into C, a neighbor who had stopped through curiosity, knocking from her grasp a transistor radio she was carrying. What torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 17 May 1967

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 17, 1967, begins with the question:

  P asked G, his gardener to accompany P's seven-year-old son, S, to school and to keep an eye on him all the way. S and G set out, S carrying an apple in his hand. The two were passing an apple orchard en route to the school when a group of children suddenly rushed from the orchard, most of them carrying apples they had picked from the trees. They ran furiously in the direction of the school, shouting "Never catch us, Fatso." S, unaware of the theft and thinking that the group was engaged in a game, left G behind and ran to join the children, shouting the same slogan. F, a farmer who owned the apple orchard and who was known colloquially as Fatso, then emerged from the orchard on the sidewalk behind S. He pursued and caught S, seizing the hand carrying the apple and causing S to fall on the sidewalk. F held him there. G, alarmed at what he saw, arrived in time to hear F shout: "You no good kid, now you are in for it." G, who was somewhat hard of hearing, did not hear the rest of what F said: "Stealing my apples! I'll hold you here 'til I get your name, and then I will report you to the police." G hit F on the chin. F fell, and S, in a rage, started punching him. S and F suffered bruises and cuts. What, if any, are the liabilities of the parties? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 25 Oct 1967

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 25, 1967, consists of one question:

  A, pointing a gun at B, chases B down the street and into a crowded store. A corners B and pulls the trigger on the gun but B avoids being hit by darting behind a post. The bullet hits the post and glances off in another direction striking C, a customer. B then picks up a manakin and uses it as a shield while backing into the store manager's glass-enclosed office which is occupied by D, a stenographer. Just before B closes and locks the door the second bullet from A's gun pierces the manakin but is diverted from B. After waiting some time A leaves. What tort or torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1966

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 18, 1966, begins with the question:

  While canoeing up a river A's canoe capsized. A easily swam to a nearby island owned by B. A went to B and asked B to lend him a rowboat to get across to the mainland, a half mile away. Upon B's refusal, A jumped into B's rowboat, but before he could cast off B grabbed him and pulled him out of the boat. A landed a severe blow on B's jaw, knocking him unconscious. C, B's son, intervened at this point with a shotgun and began firing at A who took flight and swam across to the mainland. What tort or torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 26 Oct 1966

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 26, 1966, consists of one question:

  A quarreled with B and C on the sidewalk of a downtown street. During the quarrel, A threw a heavy wrench at B and C intending that it kill one or both of them. The wrench missed both B and C and struck and smashed an antique urn being carried under her arm by D. E, D's husband, watched the incident in great anxiety from the window of his nearby antique shop and wanted to come to the aid of D but feared he would be shot if he left the shop. B was not aware of the wrench being thrown until sometime later when C told him. D was greatly startled but not in fear of harm, and she was in no wise physically injured. What torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1965

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1965, begins with the question:

  Jones bought a car under a conditional sales contract, which provided that if Jones defaulted in payments Finance Co. had a right to repossess this car. Jones defaulted, and Finance Co. instructed its employees Bull and Bear to repossess the car. They found Jones driving the car several miles from his home. They followed him in their car and hailed him. Thinking they were police officers, Jones stopped. Bull and Bear walked over to Jones' car and informed him to get out since the car was to be repossessed. Jones refused, and an argument ensued. Finally, Bear said to Jones, "You stay here. I will have an officer here in about ten minutes." Then Bear said to Bull, "You stay here, and I'll get an officer and have him locked up." Bear departed and returned in about ten minutes. Shortly thereafter, a tow-truck pulled up and Bear motioned to it to hook on to the front of Jones' car. Jones then started the motor in his car for the purpose of driving away, but Bear quickly raised the hood of the car and jerked off the distributor wire. Bull then climbed into the front seat of the car at Jones' side, and the tow-truck started pulling the car down the street. After about 75 feet Jones put on the handbrake and threw the car in reverse, thereby managing to stall the tow-truck. While all this was going on, numerous cars were driven by, some of them stopping briefly so that their occupants could enjoy the show. About this time a passing policeman stopped and asked the meaning of the controversy. Finding that Jones had left his driver's license at home, the policeman placed Jones under arrest and took him away, while Bull and Bear departed with Jones' car in tow. After a brief interrogation at the police station, Jones was released. As a result of these events Jones suffered loss of appetite and weight caused by nervousness and sleeplessness. What is the tort liability, if any, of Finance Co. to Jones? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 21 May 1964

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 21, 1964, begins with the question:

  A and B, Army buddies, return from a two- year tour of military duty in Viet Nam and meet A' s former fiancee, C, who has thrown him over. A begins by saying: "You two-timing slut." She slaps his face and then has hysterics. A shakes her to bring her out of what seems t o be a fit, when D, her current passion, coming around the corner, sees the tableau and strikes at A intending to hit him in the face and knock him down. The blow misses A and lands on B opening an old wound from which he dies. C becomes ill. What, if any, are the liabilities of the parties? Give reasons.

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 3 Nov 1964

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 3, 1964, consists of one question:

  Accompanied by A, B came to C's house carrying a portrait of C's old enemy, X. When C opened the door B held the portrait up in front of C's face. C spit on the portrait and kicked at B. The kick missed B and hit A causing a slight bruise. B then attacked C, knocking him down inside the house, and grappled with him on the floor. A stepped inside, closed and bolted the door to prevent neighbors from interfering. As soon as C had been subdued A and B left. What torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 1 Jun 1963

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on June 1, 1963, begins with the question:

  D, a child aged thirteen, had a slingshot. His parents knew of this and urged him to be careful with it. D and his friend E wandered onto the platform of R. R. Co. They and other children had frequently been chased away from this platform before and they know that they should not play there. While on the platform, D projected a stone from his slingshot toward E, who had his back turned. The stone missed E and flew toward an adult bystander, P. P saw it coming and dodged sideways into S. P realized he would bump into S when he dodged, but did not know that S had an artificial leg. S fell and broke his ankle. What is the liability, if any, of D, D's parents, and P? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1962

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 30, 1962, begins with the question:

  In a crowded tavern A, a patron tries to get familiar with a young woman sitting at a table near B, another patron. B pushes A away and slaps his face. A is about to retaliate when the tavern bouncer, without prior request, shoves them both out. B gets a wrench from his car, enters the tavern and seeks out the bouncer. The latter shoots at B, misses him, and strikes A who is just entering tho door to recover his hat and coat. What are A's rights, if any, against B and the bouncer? Give full reasons.

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 30 Oct 1962

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on October 30, 1962, consists of one question:

  Flourishing a revolver, A pursues B into a crowded store. As A's finger tightens on the trigger, B sinks to the floor so that the bullet strikes C, who is directly behind B. B then picks up a silver tray and uses it as a shield while backing into the store manager's office which is occupied by several stenographers. Just before he closes and locks the door, a second bullet pierces the tray but is diverted from B. After waiting some time A leaves. What torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1961

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 29, 1961, begins with the question:

  Doe, a physician specializing in eye, ear, nose, and throat, gave Poe, a patient, an anesthetic before lancing the right ear drum to remove a foreign substance. Doe made a mistake and had the instrument against the left ear drum when Poe, still under the influence of the anesthetic, leaped from the chair and ran amuck, breaking medical instruments. In order to protect himself, and his equipment from further danger, and to prevent Poe from inflicting injury upon himself, Doe held Poe momentarily, and when he could hold him no longer pushed him through an open window four feet above the ground Poe landed in Roe 's flower bed breaking his arm and destroying some of Roe's flowers. What, if any, are the rights and liabilities of the parties? Give reasons.

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 24 Nov 1961

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 24, 1961, consists of one question:

  During a quarrel on the sidewalk of a downtown street, A threw a heavy wrench at B intending to kill him. The wrench missed B and struck and ruined an antique portrait being carried by C. D, C's husband, watched the incident from the window of his nearby antique shop and wanted to come to the aid of C but feared he would be shot if he left the shop. B was not aware of the incident until sometime later. C was greatly startled but not in fear of harm, and she was in no wise physically injured. What liabilities?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 18 May 1960

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 18, 1960, begins with the question:

  In a crowded tavern A, a patron tries to get familiar with a young woman sitting at a table near B, another patron. B pushes A away and slaps his face. A is about to retaliate when the tavern bouncer, without prior request, shoves them both out. B gets a wrench from his car, enters the tavern and seeks out the bouncer. The latter shoots at B, misses him, and strikes A who is just entering tho door to recover his hat and coat. What are A's rights, if any, against B and the bouncer? Give full reasons.

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 30 May 1959

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 30, 1959, begins with the question:

  A and B were spectators at an exciting ball game. A received a hard slap on the back and, believing that B had struck him, he turned and struck B. This knocked B against C, a young woman who, fearing a riot, became hysterical and was taken to a physician by her husband. What causes of action, if any: (1) if B struck A; (2) if B did not strike A?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 29 May 1958

  University of Richmond

  This torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1958, begins with the question:

  Ale, canoeing up a river, landed on an island owned by Bottle. Bottle found the empty canoe on the shore and cast it adrift. When Ale discovered this, he went to Bottle and demanded that Bottle lend him a row boat to enable him to get across to the main land, a quarter mile away. Upon Bottle 's refusal, Ale jumped in Bottle's row boat, but before he could cast off Bottle grabbed him and pulled him out of the boat. Ale landed a severe blow on Bottle 's jaw, knocking him unconscious. Cork, Bottle's son, intervened at this point with a shotgun and began firing at Ale, who took flight and swam across to the main land. What tort or torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Quiz, 4 Nov 1958

  University of Richmond

  This torts quiz, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on November 4, 1958, consists of one question:

  A came to B's house carrying a portrait of B's old enemy, X. When B opened the door A showed him the portrait and B spit on it. A then attacked B, knocking him down inside the house, and grappled with him on the floor. C, A's wife who had accompanied him, stepped inside, closed and bolted the door to prevent neighbors from interfering. As soon as B had been subdued A and C left taking with them the portrait which had been ruined in the scuffle. What torts, if any, have been committed? By whom? Against whom? Why? Why not?

  Attached to this quiz is an example answer, written by a student, and apparently (judging by the pushpin holes in the paper) posted for other students to view.

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 28 May 1957

  University of Richmond

  This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 28, 1957, begins with the question:

  A operates a cold storage plant, renting lockers to members of the public. B enters A's office and at gunpoint demands all A's cash. A grabs for B's gun. In the scuffle, A bumps into C, a saleswoman who has entered the office to seek directions to a nearby residence. C is not hurt but her blouse is badly torn as it catches on an obstruction; while obtaining a new blouse she misses several intended sales calls. A subdues and unmasks him; B finds that the gun is a toy and that B is the 16 year old son of a customer of A. B protests that it was all a joke and was part of the initiation rites of a fraternity. A, not believing him but hoping to be helpful to B and his father, locks B in a refrigerated vault while calling B's father by telephone. B's father comes promptly for B, and upon hearing B's explanation, is angry at A over his treatment of B. What torts, if any? Why or why not?

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  T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond: Torts Exam, 16 May 1956

  University of Richmond

  This Torts exam, given by law school dean and professor William T. Muse on May 16, 1956, begins with the question:

  A goes on an island in a river 100 feet wide to shoot ducks, as he has done for a number of years. B, who had just purchased the island, rows across to it and finding A's boat on the shore sets it adrift. When A appears, B backs his own boat into the stream. Thereupon A, realizing that he had been marooned, jumps into the water and in an effort to get into B's boat overturns it. What liabilities, if any? Why?