Intentional Torts

Question 1

Define Assault

Answer 1

The intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of an imminent harmful or offensive touching without consent or legal privilege.

Question 2

Define Battery

Answer 2

The intentional harmful or offensive touching of another without consent or legal privilege.

Question 3

Define False Imprisonment

Answer 3

The intentional physical or psychological confinement of another within fixed boundaries, for any period of time, without consent or legal privilege.

Question 4

Define Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)

Answer 4

Conduct of an extreme and outrageous nature which is calculated to cause and does cause severe emotional distress.

Question 5

Define Trespass to Land

Answer 5

The intentional entry upon the land in possession of another without consent or legal privilege.

Question 6

Define Trespass to Chattel

Answer 6

The intentional interference with the chattel in possession of another without consent or legal privilege.

Question 7

Define Conversion

Answer 7

The intentional exercise of wrongful dominion and control over the chattel of another without consent or legal privilege.