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Law Notes Intentional Torts Notes

Assault Notes

Updated Assault Notes

Intentional Torts Notes

Intentional Torts

Approximately 320 pages

Intentional Torts deal with trespasses to person, land and goods, as well as privacy. They cover aspects such as assault, battery, conversion and detinue. These notes do not include negligence....

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TRESPASS TO THE PERSON: ASSAULT 20 | INTENTIONAL TORTS ASSAULT A direct threat by the defendant that places the plaintiff in reasonable apprehension of imminent contact with her or his person caused by the defendant or some person or thing under the defendant's control - Rixon v Star City Casino * There is no need for an actual injury, however if there is an injury, it will increase the damages Considerations: 1. Is there a direct and intentional physical threat by the defendant? 2. Does the plaintiff reasonably apprehend immediate physical contact a. What is the plaintiff's state of mind? b. Is the plaintiff's apprehension reasonable in the circumstances? INTENTIONAL TORTS | 21

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