My favorite Illustration

There are publications called "Restatements of the Law." They are very useful. Most sections have something called illustrations -- examples, often taken from real cases, that show how the rule in a particular section applies. My favorite is illustration number 17 of section 222A (conversion) of the Second Restatement of Torts. (Conversion is like the civil law equivalent of larceny. If someone takes your stuff, don't call the police and get him thrown in jail, call your lawyer and get paid.) Here it is:

A intentionally shoots B's horse, as a result of which the horse dies. This is a conversion.

It makes me smile every time. :)