A category of intentional torts that protect personal interests in bodily integrity, freedom of movement, and emotional well-being. Includes battery (harmful/offensive contact), assault (apprehension of imminent contact), false imprisonment (confinement), and intentional infliction of emotional distress (extreme and outrageous conduct).
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Battery — An intentional harmful or offensive contact with another person. Requires: (1) intent to cause contact, (2) harmful or…
Assault — An intentional act that creates a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact. No actual contact is…
False Imprisonment — Intentional confinement of a person within boundaries fixed by the defendant. Requires: (1) intent to confine, (2) actual…
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress — Extreme and outrageous conduct intentionally or recklessly causing severe emotional distress. Requires: (1) extreme and outrageous conduct, (2)…
Intentional Torts — A category of torts requiring proof that the defendant acted with intent to cause the consequence or with…
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