LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: False Imprisonment, Detinue, Punitive Damages
19 Apr 2016
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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. Peoples merely ever sue for assault alone because it is not worth the trouble and expenses of litigation. 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) 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.
