Asked by Isaul Arias on May 12, 2024
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Examples of intentional torts which of the following?
A) Assault and battery
B) False imprisonment
C) Defamation
D) Appropriation
E) All of these choices are correct.
Intentional Torts
Deliberate acts committed by one person that result in harm or injury to another.
Assault
An act that creates an apprehension in someone of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact, potentially leading to criminal or civil liability.
Defamation
Anything published or publicly spoken that causes injury to another's good name, reputation, or character.
- Recognize specific examples of intentional torts.
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Griffin TommyMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of these choices are correct because they each represent a type of intentional tort. Assault and battery involve intentionally causing fear of harm or actual harm to another person. False imprisonment involves intentionally restricting another person's freedom of movement without legal authority. Defamation involves intentionally making false statements that harm another person's reputation. Appropriation involves using someone's name or likeness for personal or commercial gain without their permission.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize specific examples of intentional torts.