Law Chapter 4: Intentional Torts

Study Notes

Torts Overview

Torts involve civil law allowing recovery for physical and economic injuries caused by others' faults.
Those responsible for harm are liable to pay compensation.

Types of Torts

Three main categories:
- Intentional Torts
- Negligence
- Strict Liability

Intentional Torts

Defined by conscious actions by the defendant that cause injury to others or their property.

Examples of Intentional Torts

Assault and Battery:
- Assault refers to instilling fear of harmful or offensive contact.
- Battery involves actual harmful or offensive contact.
False Imprisonment/Merchant Exception:
- Involves intentional confinement without justification.
- Merchant exception permits reasonable detention of suspected shoplifters under specific conditions (justified reason, method, duration).
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress:
- Requires extreme and outrageous conduct leading to severe emotional distress for the victim.
Wrongful Interference with a Contract:
- Four elements to prove include a valid contract, knowledge of the contract by a third party, the third party inducing a breach, and resultant damages to the plaintiff.
Defamation:
- Injures a person's reputation through false statements made to a third party.
Invasion of Privacy:
- In New York State, this involves using someone’s name or likeness for commercial purposes without their written consent.

Description

This quiz covers Chapter 4 on Intentional Torts, focusing on injury to people and property. It includes important definitions and concepts such as types of torts and the responsibilities involved in civil law. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical legal principles.