intentional torts Flashcards
battery
intentional/harmful contact with another perseon
assault
person goes beyond mere words and intentionally makes someone fear an immediate or harmful contact
infliction of emotional distress
words/actions meant to cause someone extreme anxiety or emotional distress
false imprisonment
intentional/wrongful confinement of a person against their will
defamation
something done by someone that harms their reputation
slander
oral defamation
libel
written defamation
real property
land and items attached to it
trespass
land and items attached to it
nuisance
unreasonable interference with your ability to enjoy your property
conversion
unlawful exercise of control over someone else’s property
patent
recognize ownership of invention, must be new or novel
copyright
recognize creative expressions
infringement
use of something that has a copyright
first sale
resell things you’ve legally purchased
fair use
use copied written works for criticism, news reporting, scholarship or research
consent
plaintiff agreed to harmful conduct
privlege
justified conduct, public interest requires it
self defense
non-excessive use to defend oneself
defense of property
non-excessive use to defend property
