Intentional Torts Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Battery
A
The intentional physical contact with someone without consent that causes harm
2
Q
Assault
A
The intentional act of creating fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact
3
Q
False Imprisonment
A
Unlawfully restraining someone’s freedom of movement without consent
4
Q
Defamation
A
The communication of false statements that damage a person’s reputation
5
Q
Slander
A
Defamation in spoken form
6
Q
Libel
A
Defamation in written or printed form
7
Q
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)
A
Extreme or outrageous conduct that causes severe emotional distress to another person
