Elements of Intentional Torts Flashcards
1
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Elements of Intentional Torts
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- Voluntary Act
- Intent
- Causation
- Harm
- Lack of privilege or defense
2
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Voluntary Act
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∆ must engage in something that is conscious and willed
3
Q
How is intent established?
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- ∆ desires that his act will cause the harmful resut
- ∆ knew the results were substantially certain to occur
4
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Causation
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∆ act must cause plaintiff’s injury