LGST 369 4.5 Defences to Intentional Torts

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A () protects the tortfeasor from all liability.

Complete Defence

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A form of complete defence where a person voluntarily agrees to experience interference with their body, land, goods, or property.

Consent

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A form of complete defence where a person has the lawful right to act a certain way.

Legal Authority

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A form of complete defence where a person utilizes their right to protect themselves from violence and the threat of it.

Self-Defence

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A defence which allows a court to reduce the damages on the basis of the plaintiff’s own responsibility for a loss or injury.

Partial Defence

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A form of partial defence where the Defendant is compelled to action due to words or actions which would cause a reasonable person to lose self-control.

Provocation

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A form of partial defence where the plaintiff is partially responsible for an injury which the defendant caused via a tort.

Contributory Negligence