Peter and Doug are neighbors who hate one another. One day, Doug is nailing some boards together on the common sidewalk thathe shares with Peter.

In a classic slapstick comedy move, Doug picks up a board just as Peter ispassing behind him and swings around so that the back end hits Peter in thehead.

The smack in the head causes substantial injury to Peter.

Is Doug liable for a tort against Peter?

Outline your finding in this matter.

1. What is atissuehere?

2. Whatrulesof law govern?

3. Analyzethe case using the facts and the rules.

• What are some key facts? Identify applicable rules.
• Weave facts and rules to prove or disprove claim

4. Conclusion? (What should happen?)