Assignment task: Peter and Doug are neighbors who hate one another. One day, Doug is nailing some boards together on the common sidewalk that he shares with Peter.
In a classic slapstick comedy move, Doug picks up a board just as Peter is passing behind him and swings around so that the back end hits Peter in the head.
The smack in the head causes substantial injury to Peter.
Is Doug liable for a tort against Peter?
Outline your finding in this matter.
1. What is at issue here?
2. What rules of law govern?
3. Analyze the case using the facts and the rules.
What are some key facts? Identify applicable rules.
Weave facts and rules to prove or disprove claim
4. Conclusion? (What should happen?)