1. Intentional Torts
CHAPTER 18

2. 2 Types of Intentional Torts
Those causing injury to someone
Those causing harm to property
Intentional Torts are acts that were done on purpose, with reason to cause injury or harm. Also may result in criminal charges.

3. Types of Damages Compensatory Damages Nominal Damages
Compensates for harm caused by the defendant.
Can also include lost wages and pain and suffering.
Nominal Damages
Symbolic awards of money.
Awarded to recognize that the defendant was wrong.

4. Types of Damages Punitive Damages
Money awarded to the plaintiff to punish the defendant.
Serve as a warning to others.

5. Torts that Injure Battery Assault
When a person intentionally causes a harmful or offensive contact with a person.
Assault
When a person intentionally puts someone in fear of an immediate harmful or offensive contact.

6. Torts that Injure Infliction of Mental Distress False Imprisonment
Using words or actions that are meant to cause someone fright, extreme anxiety, or mental distress.
False Imprisonment
When someone intentionally confines a person against their will.

7. Torts that Injure Defamation of Character
Statements that harm a person’s reputation.
Two types of defamation:
Slander
Libel
Someone’s opinion is different
Groups – problem sets 18.3 – 18.4 and 18.6

8. Intentional Torts: Part II

9. Property Types Real Property Personal Property Intellectual Property
Land and Items attached to it.
Personal Property
Property that can be moved.
Intellectual Property
A person’s idea or invention.

10. Real Property Torts Trespass Nuisance
Going on to another persons property without permission.
Law protects owner’s exclusive right to property
Nuisance
Unreasonable interference with the use of your property. Must be over an extended period of time!
A court order for the defendant to stop this activity is an injunction.

11. Personal Property Torts
Conversion
When someone unlawfully exercises control over the personal property of another person.
Example – Burglar breaks in and steals items from your home
Owner can use various means to protect property….reasonable force

12. Intellectual Property Torts
Infringement
An illegal use of someone else’s intellectual property. – Something that was created by another.
Inventions are recognized by a patent.
Patents good for 20 years
After that Public Domain allowed
Fixed creative expressions are recognized by a copyright. Last for life of holder + 50 more years!

13. Defenses to Intentional Torts
Defenses to Infringement
First Sale
Fair Use
Defenses to Other Torts
Consent
Privilege – public best served by behavior
Legal Authority – police officer
Self Defense
Defense of Property – can never use deadly force to protect property