LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Malicious Prosecution, False Imprisonment, Contributory Negligence
13 Sep 2013
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A number of torts require proof of the defendant"s intention. Intentional torts: assault, battery, invasion of privacy, false imprisonment, trespass to land, interference with chattels. Intentional torts: involve intentional, rather merely careless, conduct. The plaintiff does not have to prove that the defendant intended to either cause harm or commit a tort. Assault and battery are two different meanings. Claim for assault usually joined with a claim of battery. Understanding the tort of battery is especially important for business that control crowds or rowdy customers. ( bouncers and security personals) (use of reasonable force) Invasion of privacy people are becoming more concerned with their privacy. Many reasons why courts traditionally have been reluctant to recognize a tort of invasion of privacy, they want to support freedom of expression and freedom of information. Privacy is indirectly protected by several torts: trespass of land, breach of confidence, abuse of private information, misappropriation of personality, negligence.
