insurance without seeking the owner's permission, you were in fact a "trespasser" as defined in M.G.L. c. 140 $ 155. They say that as a trespasser, you cannot maintain a suit for damages. Is this a correct understanding of the law? Hypothetical Case 2 The Harvard Lampoon published a series of articles that parodied several public figures. Everyone knows The Lampoon is a satirical publication that is meant to be humorous... though not everyone is laughing. From criticizing the size of a President's hands, to a bondage cartoon about a Secretary of State's "ties" to Wall Street, the Lampoon mocks on. Snowflake Sally is a nationally recognized minister and commentator on national politics. The Lampoon lambasted Snowflake Sally saying among other things that she engaged in drunken and debauched rendezvous during a White House breakfast prayer meeting. She is suing The Lampoon for libel and seeking damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Lampoon maintains there was no malice in their publication just their ever present, always understood humor. Snowflake Sally is having none of their excuses. She is a public figure and demands to be treated with respect. Will she prevail in her lawsuit against The Lampoon? Hypothetical Case 3 Jon Moe and Mary Doe were living in a committed relationship in Swellesley, Massachusetts. They had a lot in common. Both liked to canoe on the Charles river. Jon was a great cook, and Mary loved to garden. Together they were creating a warm home. They were certainly attracted to each