LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Status Offense, Voyeurism, Implied Consent
16 Mar 2017
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Intentional torts: occur when a person intentionally acts in certain ways, rather then merely acting careless, meaning of intention differs depending on tort, some require only intention to act a certain way. Intent to build a fence, whether or not you knew it was on my land (tort of trespass to land) Conspiracy: occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer a financial loses, hard to prove. If the defendant"s actions were otherwise lawful then conspiracy is difficult to establish because the court will require proof that the defendants" primary purpose was to hurt the plaintiff. Indirect inducement to breach of contract: occurs when the defendant indirectly persuades a third party to break its contract with the plaintiff. Unlawful interference with economic relations: may occur if the defendant commits an unlawful act for the purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer an economic loss.
