LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: False Imprisonment, Detinue, Tort
11 Feb 2016
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Explain the general nature of intentional torts and define intention as it applies to those torts. Intentional torts: involve intentional rather than merely careless conduct. It is enough if the defendant knew that a particular act would have particular consequences. The plaintiff does not have to prove that the defendant intended to either cause harm or commit a tort . Several types of intentional torts may be committed against a person. Describe and distinguish the torts of assault and battery. An assault occurs when the defendant intentionally causes the plaintiff to reasonably believe that offensive bodily contact is imminent. The tort is not based on physical contact but based on the reasonable belief that such contact will occur (e. g. lisa and bart simpson). You commit the tort when you alarm others such as swinging your fist at m even if you don"t actually make contact. The plaintiff reasonably believed that bodily contact would occur.
