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Torts
Law in a Flash
Question | Answer |
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What are the seven traditionally recognized intentional torts? | 1. Battery 2. Assault 3. False Imprisonment 4. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 5. Trespass to Land 6. Trespass to Chattels 7. Conversion (Mnemonic: FITTED CAB) |
In the context of intentional torts, what does "intent" refer to? | It refers to either a person's "desire" that certain consequences result from his actions, or (even if he doesn't intend those results), his "knowledge" that those results are substantially certain to occur as a result of his actions. |
What's the difference between "negligence" and "intent"? | Negligence turns upon the "likelihood" of a result, whereas Intent involves the "desire" for a certain result to occur. |
What's the difference between "intent" and "motive"? | Intent focuses on the desired consequences of an act; motive focuses on the "reasons" for desiring those consequences. |
What is an "act" for purposes of intentional torts? | It's a voluntary muscular movement. |
Regarding intentional torts, what are the two major varieties of "transferred intent"? |