Assignment 3.3: Analysis by Diagram

Description

An important step in analyzing an intentional tort case is first checking the facts against the elements of the tort, and also checking case law to see how a court might rule in the case. For this assignment, you will work with a partner to analyze the facts of a scenario to determine if defamation has occurred. You will then review a similar case and compare the facts of the scenario to the case.

Scenario

Sara worked at a consulting firm for nearly 30 years as an accountant. She was due to move her office to a different floor in the building, but the office was instead given to a less senior staff person. Sara complained to her supervisor, and the next day she was fired. On the day of her firing, Sara says the firm had an armed and uniformed person stand near the elevators. Her photograph was posted in each elevator and at each reception and security desk in the building. Throughout the day, partners and employees of the firm made comments that Sara had threatened to shoot employees, had threatened the partners, and had brought a gun to work. Sara denies she made any such threats and says she has never owned a gun, let alone brought one to work. Sara has asked your firm to represent her in a defamation suit against the consulting firm she worked for.

Instructions

1. Work with your partner to analyze the scenario.
2. In a new Microsoft Word document, prepare a table that diagrams your analysis for each element of the tort at issue. Briefly state your conclusion as to whether a cause of action exists.
3. Read the case of Becker v. Zellner , 684 N.E.2d 1378 (1997). Search online for “Becker v. Zellner.” 4. In a new Microsoft Word document, independently draft a comparison of the court case and the scenario. Answer the following questions:     •   What are the similarities in facts of the case and the scenario?

   •   What are the differences?

   •   If Sara’s case were in the same jurisdiction as the Becker  case, do you think the Beckercase is on point and authority that the court should follow?

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