Wilkinson v Downtown Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘Wilful injuria’
A
Someone willingly makes a false representation to another, intending to do harm with no justification for doing so
2
Q
What is the meaning of intent
A
The defendant must have acted in a way which was ‘unjustifiable’ ‘intended to cause harm’ or acted ‘without caring if he caused harm’
Lord Hoffman - Wainwright v Home office
3
Q
Baroness Hale criteria
A
- Words and conduct
-Directed at the claimant
-That there is no justification or excuse
-With intention to cause at least severe mental or emotional distress
-This conduct has led to physical harm or recognised psychiatric harm
4
Q
What case does Baroness Hales criteria come from
A
OPO v Rhodes [2015]
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