TORTS OUTLINE

Assault

An intentional offer to touch a person against his or her will, creating apprehension of imminent battery.

Battery

An intentional touching of a person in a harmful or offensive manner.

Conversion

Intent to exercise dominion or control over another's property, causing serious interference.

False Imprisonment

Direct intentional restraint of a person's physical liberty without legal justification.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Conduct that is intentional or reckless, extreme and outrageous, causing severe Emotional Distress.

Trespass to Land

Unlawful entry to someone else's land.

Trespass to Chattels

Unlawful taking of someone's property, depriving them of it for a substantial time.

Consent

An agreement to allow an act that would otherwise be a violation of rights.

Self-defense

The right to defend oneself using reasonable force.

Defense of Others

The right to defend another person using reasonable force.

Defense of Property

Using reasonable force to defend one's own property from intrusion.

Duty

A person's responsibility to avoid causing harm to others.

Breach

Failing to meet the standard of care owed to others.

Causation

The direct link between someone's actions and the resulting injury.

Negligence per se

Automatic negligence due to violation of a law meant to protect people.

Informed Consent

Requirement for medical professionals to inform patients about treatment risks and alternatives.

Reasonable Patient Standard

Patients must be informed about what a reasonable patient would want to know.

Reasonable Physician Standard

Medical professionals inform patients about what a reasonable physician would disclose.

Transferred Intent

When a defendant intends to harm one individual but unintentionally harms another.

Emergency Doctrine

Justifies harm to a person’s property to prevent imminent danger.

Public Necessity

Justification for harming another's property to prevent greater harm to the public.

Law Enforcement Privilege

The ability of police to use force within the scope of their duties.