DEFENSES - INTL TORTS

Question 1

Consent

Answer 1

• if there is consent, then no intl tort liability (what is reasonably believed to be consent)
• express consent: arises by words
• implied consent: arises from conduct

Question 2

Self-Defense

Answer 2

• if you honestly and reasonably believes that the force that she used was necessary to prevent imminent harm

Question 3

Defense of Property

Answer 3

• may use reasonable force to defend personal or real property (deadly force is always unreasonable)

Question 4

Necessity

Answer 4

• greater interest in D’s actions over committing the tort (greater good to protect herself from dog attack and trespass)