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I. Tort Characteristics A. Definition B. Injuries compensated C. Preponderance of evidence D. Punitive damages: E. Classifications.

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1 I. Tort Characteristics A. Definition B. Injuries compensated C. Preponderance of evidence D. Punitive damages: E. Classifications

2 II. Torts that Interfere with Personal Rights A. Battery 1. definition 2. defense B. Assault 1. definition C. False Imprisonment 1. definition D. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

3 II. Torts that Interfere with Personal Rights (cont.) E. Defamation 1. definition 2. stmt must expose person to ridicule, contempt, or hatred 3. libel 4. slander 5. defenses 6. qualified privilege 7. media defendants 8. actual malice 9. public figures

4 II. Torts that Interfere with Personal Rights (cont.) F. Invasion of Privacy 1. definition G. Misuse of Legal Proceedings 1. malicious prosecution 2. wrongful use of civil proceedings 3. abuse of process

5 III. Interference with Property Rights A. Characteristics B. Trespass to Land C. Trespass to Personal Property D. Conversion 1. definition 2. examples E. Interference with Economic Relations 1. disparagement 2. interference with contract

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