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What is an Intentional tort? What are Examples of Intentional Torts? |
Intentional torts are when the defendant intended to harm the plaintiff. Examples are: 1.Assault and Battery 2.False Imprisonment 3.Trespassing 4.Conversion |
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What are Unintentional Torts? What are some examples? |
Unintentional Torts are when there is behavior which is compared to an objective standard of conduct. Examples are: -Medical Malpractice -Product Liability -Automotive Accidents -Landowner liability -Injuries caused by escape of wild animal |
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Intentional Torts require a state of mind and Conduct which invades the interest of others. What are forms of state of mind? |
-Purpose: Desire to bring about a consequence -Knowledge: Knowing that a consequence will come from action -Recklessness: Gross deviation from standard of conduct where actor is aware of risk -Negligent: Deviation from standard of conduct where the actor is not aware of risk |
