August 2005
Monthly Archive
Contracts #3: Agency, Restitution, and Promissory Estoppel Monday, Aug 29 2005
1L and Contracts and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:34 pm
In this episode we examine and apply the doctrines of agency, restitution, and promissory estoppel.
Due to the fact that we are dealing with state cases, I am unable to find links to the texts.
Civil Procedure I #3: Pennoyer v. Neff Monday, Aug 29 2005
1L and Civil Procedure and Civil Procedure I and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:24 pm
In this episode we examine Pennoyer v. Neff, which explains some of the historical rules of personal jurisdiction.
News and Views #4: Music Change and Web Site Fix Monday, Aug 29 2005
Neil Wehneman and News and Views 10:13 pm
In this brief episode I talk about a fix to the website, and a change in music to be used, among other minor items.
Torts #3: Ordinary Person of Reasonable Prudence Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Neil Wehneman and Torts and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:20 pm
In this episode we look at one of the most fundamental aspects of the torts system: the ordinary person of reasonable prudence. We examine the case that practically created the doctrine (Vaughan v. Menlove). We see what Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. felt about this fictional person, and examine two other cases.
Wikipedia entry on Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
I was unable to find links to the other referenced cases.
Torts #2: Brown v. Kendall and Elements of a Cause of Action Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Neil Wehneman and Torts and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:17 pm
In this episode we look at the case of Brown v. Kendall, which altered the field of torts. We also list out the four required elements of a cause of action.
Contracts #2: History of Contract Law and Intent To Be Bound Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Contracts and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:06 pm
In this episode we examine some of the history of contract law, some of the statutory and pseudo-statutory elements of contracts, and look at some cases illustrating the doctrine of intent to be bound.
Uniform Commercial Code
Wikipedia entry on UCITA
The other two cases (Eurice Brothers and Park 100) are not available online.
Constitutional Law I #3: Federalist No. 51 and States’ Rights Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Constitutional Law and Constitutional Law I and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 10:01 pm
In this episode we look again at separation of powers and states’ rights, as well as the enactment of the Bill of Rights.
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1L and Constitutional Law and Constitutional Law I and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 9:56 pm
In this episode we examine some of the Federalist papers, the republican / federalist and anti-federalist causes, and the concerns of States’ rights.
Constitutional Law I #1: Articles of Confederation Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Constitutional Law and Constitutional Law I and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 9:44 pm
In this, the first episode of Constitutional Law I, we examine the origins of the Constitution, focusing on the Articles of Confederation and the weaknesses of that document.
The Articles of Confederation
Wikipedia entry for Shay’s Rebellion
Wikipedia entry for Whiskey Rebellion
Civil Procedure I #2: Introduction to Jurisdiction Friday, Aug 26 2005
1L and Civil Procedure and Civil Procedure I and Neil Wehneman and University of Cincinnati College of Law 9:41 pm
In this episode we look briefly at the matter of subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction.