Consent

Question 1

When is consent considered valid?

Answer 1

When it is objectively manifested (express or implied) or imposed by law

Question 2

What can invalidate manifestations of consent?

Answer 2

The following circumstances:
* The defendant has actual knowledge that the plaintiff does not consent
* The plaintiff lacks capacity to consent
* The defendant acts beyond the scope of consent granted by the plaintiff
* The purported consent is induced by fraud
* The purported consent is induced by physical threat
* The act the plaintiff purportedly consents to is criminal in that jurisdiction

Question 3

True or False: Consent is valid if the plaintiff lacks capacity to consent.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Consent can be _______ or implied.

Answer 4

[express]

Question 5

What happens if the defendant acts beyond the scope of consent?

Answer 5

The consent is invalidated

Question 6

What is one way consent can be induced that invalidates it?

Answer 6

Fraud

Question 7

What is the traditional majority rule regarding criminal acts and consent?

Answer 7

The act must not be criminal in that jurisdiction for consent to be valid