Taylor's Law School Review
Taylor's law school outlines and notes come to life in this AI-generated podcast.
Crim Law Week 5
Burden of proof; concurrence
Crim Law Week 4
Mens Rea, Transferred Intent, Mistake of Fact
Crim Law Week 3
Actus Reus and Mens Rea
Crim Law Week 2
Criminal statutes and their interpretation.
Crim Law Week 1 Chapter 2
Principles of Punishment
Crim Law Week 1 Overview
Background information on the practice of criminal law.
Property Final Exam Review
All of Property Modules 1-7.
Property Module 7, Class 1
Intellectual Property (patents, copyright, trademarks)
Property Module 6 Class 2
Covenants that run with the land, CC&Rs, etc.
Property Module 6, Class 1
Servitudes, Easements (Express and Non-Express Easements), Negative Easements
Property Module 5, Class 2
Statute of Frauds, breach of contract, Equitable Conversion, Mortgages...
Property Module 5, Class 1
Real Estate Law
Property Module 4 Class 2
Transferring and Ending the Leasehold
Property Module 4 Class 1
Landlord/Tenant, Fair Housing Act
Property Module 3 Class 2
Tenancy by the Entirety, Intro to Family Law
Property Module 3 Class 1
Tenancies in Common, Joint Tenancies
Property M2C2 Entire Episode
The Rule Against Perpetuities
Most important rule favoring alienability. More broadly applicable than the other rules and still survives in most jurisdictions.
The rule only applies to these types of interests:
Contingent RemaindersExecutory InterestsVested Remainders in Open ClassOption and similar contracts.
The rule does not apply to:
Future interests created in the grantor (reversions, possibilities of reverter, rights of entry)Vested interests not in an open class created in the grantee (Indefeasibly vested remainders, vested remainders subject to divestment)Classic rule statement (with insertions): No interest [subject to the...
Property M2C2 Rule Against Perpetuities
The Rule Against Perpetuities
Most important rule favoring alienability. More broadly applicable than the other rules and still survives in most jurisdictions.
The rule only applies to these types of interests:
1. Contingent Remainders
2. Executory Interests
3. Vested Remainders in Open Class
4. Option and similar contracts.
The rule does not apply to:
• Future interests created in the grantor (reversions, possibilities of reverter, rights of entry)
• Vested interests not in an open class created in the grantee (Indefeasibly vested remainders, vested remainders subject to dive...
Property M2C2 (Full)
All of M2C2 of Property
Property Module 2 Class 1 Entirely
Finally, all of Module 2 Class 1
Property Module 2 Class 1 Part 3
Classifying Present and Future Interests
Classification: going through a conveyance interest by interest and identifying each in turn.
Property Module 2 Class 1 Part 2
Future Interests
Property Module 2 Class 1 Part 1
Present Interests
Property Module 2 Class 1 Part 1
Present Interests
Property Module 1 Class 2
Possession of Real Property
Property Module 1 Class 1
Incidents, Bailments, Finding
SMJ, PJ, Venue, and SJ Tests
Exam time is here! Let's do this!
Civ Pro Exam Review: SMJ, PJ, V, SJ Tests
SMJ, PJ, Venue, Supplemental Jurisdiction Tests
Civ Pro Exam Review: Supplemental Jurisdiction
3 Step Analysis to § 1367:
Does §1367 give supplemental jurisdiction?Common nucleus of operative facts? (Gibbs)Does 1367(b) take it away?Is original jurisdiction founded solely on diversity under § 1332?Is it a claim by plaintiff against person made party under Rule 14, 19, 20, or 24? OR Is it a claim by a person to be joined as plaintiff under Rule 19 or intervene as plaintiff under Rule 24?Would supplemental jurisdiction be inconsistent with requirements of § 1332?[If "yes" to all 3, then §1367(b) takes it away]
Should the court exercise discretion to decline under § 1367(c)?Civ Pro Exam Review: SMJ, PJ, and Venue
How to attack a hypo to evaluate for jurisdiction.
Civ Pro Deadlines Podcast
Just the deadlines.
Civ Pro: Master Outline Exam Review
Based on my Master Outline for the Exam.
Legal Rules
Overview of Rule Structures
Legal rules are typically organized into several key structural patterns used to define crimes, civil liabilities, or judicial procedures.
1. Simple Declarative
Structure Pattern: If A, then Z.Signal Words: None.Example: It is a crime to sell alcohol to a minor.2. Conjunctive (Elemental)
Structure Pattern: If A and B and C, then Z (all elements must be met).Signal Words: "and," "with," "all".Example (Burglary): The nighttime breaking and entering of a dwelling of another with the intent to commit a felony.Example (Assault): An intentional, unlawful threat...Bluebook
Bluebook info from LR&W I
Civ Pro Week 12: Discovery Tools
Discovery Tools
Civ Pro Week 11: Discovery
Ch. 21 of the Casebook and Rule 26
Civ Pro Mod. 10, Ch. 27: Summary Judgment
Rule 56 and how it is applied.
Civ Pro: Rule 12
What is Rule 12, and how does it govern pre-answer motions?
Civ Pro Module 9
Joinder and Supplemental Jurisdiction
Civ Pro Chapter 14: Responding to a Complaint
FRCP 8, 9, and 12.
