Overview

In this episode, I deep-dive into a high-yield Torts essay from the July 2021 Uniform Bar Exam. We follow the chaotic trail of a six-year-old boy, a supermarket aisle, and a dropped piece of cheesecake to unpack the layers of liability, duty, and post-accident contribution.

Key Topics Covered

1. The Tripartite Classification of Entrants I break down how to categorize a plaintiff to determine the duty of care owed by a land possessor:

• Invitees: Why the boy qualifies (business purpose).
• Licensees: Social guests and the "known danger" rule.
• Trespassers: Distinguishing between unknown and known/anticipated trespassers (and why it matters for "death-dealing" traps).

2. Standard  ...