Torts and Their Classifications

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to tort law, focusing on classifications, common intentional torts, and associated legal terms.

Intentional torts

Defendant takes action intending certain consequences will occur.

Negligent torts

Defendant is careless to another person's detriment.

Strict liability torts

Defendant takes action that is inherently dangerous and can never be undertaken safely.

Assault

Placing another in fear or apprehension of immediate offensive bodily contact.

Battery

Intentional, unwanted, offensive bodily contact.

Defamation

Intentional publication of a false statement harmful to the plaintiff's reputation.

Libel

Defamation published in permanent form.

Slander

Oral defamation.

False imprisonment

Intentional restraint or confinement of a person against their will.

Invasion of privacy

One party invades another's solitude or personal affairs when they have the right to expect privacy.

Intentional infliction of emotional distress

Outrageous, intentional conduct likely to cause extreme emotional distress.

Disparagement

Publishing a false statement of material fact about a plaintiff's product or service causing loss of sales.

Fraudulent misrepresentation

Using deceit to facilitate personal gain.

Compensatory damages

Designed to compensate the victim for all harm caused by the tortfeasor.

Punitive damages

Damages awarded to punish the defendant for extremely outrageous conduct.

Nuisance

Using one's property in an unreasonable manner that harms a neighbor's use and enjoyment of their property.

Conversion

Permanently removing personal property from the owner's possession and control.

Intentional interference with contract

Defendant intentionally causes one of the parties to breach the contract.