Defenses to Intentional Torts

Question 1

Consent

Answer 1

Can be express or implied

Question 2

Self-defense

Answer 2

D reasonably believes force is necessary to protect against the unlawful use of force

Question 3

Public necessity

Answer 3

D acts to protect the public from a greater harm that would have occurred had he not acted

Question 4

Private necessity

Answer 4

D acts to protect his own interest —- not liable for a tort, but he still must pay for actual damage caused

Question 5

Transferred intent

Answer 5

Intent can transfer for torts involving:
Assault
Battery
False imprisonment
Trespass to land 
Trespass to chattels