LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Intentional Tort, False Imprisonment, Blood Transfusion
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23 Oct 2014
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Explain the general nature of intentional torts and define intention as it applies to torts. Intentional torts: involve intentional rather than merely careless, conduct. Describe and distinguish the torts of assault and battery. Tort of assault occurs when the defendant internally causes the plaintiff to reasonably believe that offensive bodily contact is imminent. Tort of battery consists of offensive bodily contact. Contact with clothing or something plaintiff is holding. Not every form of contact is offensive, normal social interaction is allowed. Contact may be offensive even if it is not harmful. Physician performs a life-saving blood transfusion against a patient"s wishes. Identify a situation in which battery presents a particular danger for business people who occasionally attract undesirable customers. Businesses that control crowds or remove rowdy customers (bouncers and security personnel) Explain why the concept of reasonable force is important to the tort of battery. The amount of force necessary to protect oneself or one"s property.
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