FIN 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Intentional Tort, Transferred Intent, False Imprisonment
Document Summary
Tort - civil wrong, not arising from a breach of contract or other agreement or a breach of a legal duty, proximately causing another person harm or injury. Purpose of tort law - provide a remedy (damages) for injury to a protected interest. Damage - harm or injury to person or property. Damages - compensation to the harm or injury. Special - for quantifiable losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and benefits. General - for non monetary aspects, such as pain, suffering, and reputation. Punitive - punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future. Intentional torts and unintentional torts (those involving negligence) Classification of a tort depends largely on how the tort occurs and the surrounding circumstances. Defenses - defendant can raise a number of legal. Successful defense releases the defendant from partial or full liability for the tortious act. Available defenses vary depending on the tort involved.
