May 2 / Goat

Intentional Torts: Conversion

Only two more modules to go in Torts.


Strap in for more exciting Intentional Torts today in the Torts course with a new module on Conversion.

Pretty simple. General partnerships are dangerous for this reason.

Pretty simple. General partnerships are dangerous for this reason.


In this one we cover:
- Major interference with someone’s stuff, not just petty borrowing
- Intent to act, not intent to harm. You didn’t mean to destroy it? Too bad.
- Good faith doesn’t save you. You thought it was your laptop? Congrats, you still owe full market value.
- Mistake is not a defense and innocent purchasers get smoked

This tort is high-stakes and low-tolerance. If you mess it up, you are paying the full price - no discounts, no excuses.

- Goat