Civil Law 3.3 Intentional Torts

Intentional Torts Intentional torts: actions taken deliberately to harm another person or his or her property In intentional torts, the required intent is to do the forbidden act—there is no need for a motive or a desire to cause harm.

Intentional Torts - People Assault and Battery Infliction of Mental Distress: defendant engaged in an action which caused fright, extreme anxiety, or mental distress to the plaintiff False Imprisonment: intentionally and wrongfully confining another person against his or her will Defamation: written (libel) or spoken (slander) expression about a person that is false and damages the person’s reputation Mental distress: Conduct does not need to be outrageous

Intentional Torts - Property Real property: land and the items attached to it Intentional torts: trespassing, nuisance Personal property: property that can be moved Intentional torts: conversion Intellectual property: someone’s idea or invention that is given special ownership privileges Intentional torts: infringement Real property: attractive nuisance,