Justification Flashcards
1
Q
Justification definition
A
D’s actions may be justified if the action he takes were reasonable and done to
protect others from personal injury or to protect property
● generic term for a defense to an intentional tort in circumstances where it would be unfair
to hold D liable, but facts do not meet the requirement of traditional CL privileges or
statutory privileges
2
Q
Things to Consider with Justification
A
D’s need to protect people or property in his care
Duty to help in investigation and apprehension of those inflicting damage
Manner
Place
Feasibility and practicality of other alternative courses of action
