Module 5 - Intentional Torts and Criminal Acts

Question 1

T or F - Violence is accepted more in sport than in general society

Answer 1

True

Question 2

how many states have adopted statutes providing criminal penalties for those who assault sport/game officials

Answer 2

23

Question 3

what is the definition of assault?

Answer 3

menacing or threatening behavior, but NO PHYSICAL CONTACT

Question 4

elements of assault:

Answer 4

-intent to cause immediate hearm
-plaintiff’s apprehension of immediate harm (must be aware of threats, believes defendant can harm them, must be an immediate threat)

Question 5

definition of battery

Answer 5

behavior in which physical contact is present

Question 6

elements of battery

Answer 6

-intent to cause harmful or offensive touching
-harmful or offensive touching
-lack of consent

Question 7

what is self-defense

Answer 7

you can use “reasonable force” to defend yourself

Question 8

How to determine the reasonableness of the use of force with children

Answer 8

-age, sex, and condition of the child
-the nature of the offensive conduct
-whether force was reasonably necessary to compel obedience to a proper command
-whether the force was disproportionate to the offense or likely to cause serious injury

Question 9

what is reckless misconduct

Answer 9

willful and wanton misconduct; reckless disregard for the safety of others

Question 10

has an intentional tort occurred with reckless misconduct?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

are employers typically found liable for intentional acts of employees

Answer 11

no, but can be if you are negligent in hiring, supervising, or retaining employees