BIOL 1002 Chapter : CH 20 Outline
Document Summary
Tort: old definition unlawful touching too limited, tort is a non-contractual wrong, very broad topic, generally physical contact on person or property. Components: a tort is committed when: is breached and: a duty owed by one person to another, proximately causes injury or damage to the owner of a legally protected interest. Damages: compensatory damages compensate the plaintiff for his injury. Intentional torts: battery intentional infliction of harmful or offensive bodily contact, consists of intentional infliction of harmful or offensive bodily contact. Is essentially the intentional creation of a mental impression that an offensive or harmful bodily contact is about to occur. The intended victim must be aware of the imminent danger: false imprisonment intentional confining of a person against her will. Is the intentional interference with a person"s freedom of movement by unlawful confinement. The person must be aware of the confinement or harmed by it.
