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11 Cards in this Set
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Assault |
- Reasonably believed threat
- Generally don't see damages arise from it
- A threat of violence or injury to a person |
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Battery |
- Unlawful touching or striking of another person
- Unauthorized use of force including touching
- Includes projectiles or medical procedures without consent |
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Implied Authorization |
Normal procedures in a relationship. Ongoing authorization. |
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Self-defence |
- Allowed to use physical force to stop or restrain
- Cannot use excessive force
- Heavily dependent on circumstance
- Can use self-defence to protect others
- Must be clear and apparent danger |
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Provocation |
- claim of being provoked
- is not a defence to battery charge but may reduce damage owed |
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False imprisonment |
- Someone holds you for any reason
- Any restraint or confinement of an individual by a person who has no lawful right to restrict the freedom of another
- example: Security holding person as possible shoplifter |
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Types of Restraint |
- Physical
- Not physically grabbed but threatened
- Embarrassment |
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Libel |
Permanent defamation such as in writing, internet |
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Defamation |
False statements that injure a person's reputation |
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Slander |
Verbal defamation |
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Tort of Deceit |
You lie to gain an economic benefit from them |
