Torts general

Question 1

Range of torts

Question 2

To establish PFC for any intentional tort

Answer 2

1. Act by a defendant
2. Intent by a defendant
3. Causation of the result to the P from the D

Question 3

You are acting intentionally if:

Answer 3

you are acting on purpose

Question 4

3 basic guidelines for intentional torts

Answer 4

1. Hypersensitivity of P is ignored
2. No incapacity defenses
3. Liable under transferred intent

Question 5

The act required is a

Answer 5

volitional movement by the D

Question 6

Transferred intent doctrine applies when

Answer 6

D intends to commit a tort against one person but

1. Commits a different tort against the intended person
2. Commits the same tort against a different person, -OR-
3. Commits a different tort against a different person

Question 7

Transferred intent applies only if:

Answer 7

Intended tort + tort that results is “ABFLC”

assault, battery, FI, trespass to land, trespass to chattel

Question 8

Causation is satisfied if:

Answer 8

D’s conduct was a substantial factor in bringing about P’s injury

Question 9

What is a tort

Answer 9

civil wrong which causes injury to a person or their property and results in legal liability.

Question 10

Types of torts

Answer 10

1. intentional
2. based on carelessness
3. damaging someone’s reputation
4. strict liability (liability based on nature of action instead of fault)