chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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tort
A
the wrong doing of an individual affects and harms another. the plaintiff is asking for compensation
2
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punitive damages
A
punish someone for the wrong doing
3
Q
assault
A
the intentional and unexcused threat of harmful or offensive contact
4
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battery
A
the act if cause harm to the plaintiff physical contact
pointing the gun is an assault shooting the gun is a battery
5
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false imprisonment
A
holding someone with out any reason
6
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intentional infliction
A
creating emotional distress to someone
7
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defamation
A
a person wrongful doing damages a persons image if is not a proven fact.
8
Q
public figures
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not cover by defamation unless is with the intention of wrong doing
9
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conversion
A
using someones property as your own
