LAW 122 Study Guide - Final Guide: Single Person, Detinue, Search Report

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Single person, or small group of people sue on behalf of a larger group of claimants: there must be common issues among the claimants, plaintiff must qualify as a. Occurs when defendant intentionally causes the plaintiff to reasonably believe that offensive bodily contact is imminent. Negligence: consent, legal authority, self-defence, necessity, provocation, contributory. False imprisonment when a person is confined within a fixed area without justification. Occurs when the defendant improperly causes the plaintiff to be prosecuted (for a false reason). Intentional, even if no intention to cause harm: land (above, on or below) Chattels (movable forms of property, car horse, books) Occurs when the defendant interferes with chattels in the plaintiff"s possession. Occurs when the defendant interferes with the plaintiff"s chattels in a way that is. Negligence: consent, legal authority, self defense, necessity, compensation for. Injunction: compensation of the harm caused, nominal damages if there was loss, punitive damages if conduct was shockingly bad.