Asked by Charlene Wright on Jul 18, 2024
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Sarah joined a religious cult while a student at college. Her father hired a deprogrammer who spent several weeks with her, during which they occasionally went on outings. After Sarah met with her boyfriend one weekend, she rejoined the cult and sued her father and the deprogrammer for false imprisonment. In this case:
A) Sarah will win because this is clearly false imprisonment.
B) Sarah will lose because she was not confined within fixed boundaries, she was not harmed by the deprogrammer's presence, and she had a reasonable means of leaving.
C) Sarah has committed the tort of malicious prosecution.
D) Sarah's parents are guilty of intrusion but not of false imprisonment.
False Imprisonment
The act of unlawfully restraining a person against his or her will.
Deprogrammer
A specialist who attempts to change or reverse the process of indoctrination in individuals who have been subjected to intense ideological persuasion, such as cult membership.
Religious Cult
A religious organization that is often characterized by unconventional beliefs and practices, and typically has a charismatic leader.
- Comprehend the concepts underlying false imprisonment and the criteria necessary for a legal claim.
Verified Answer
AR
Alaisaj RichardsonJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sarah will lose because the elements of false imprisonment are not met. False imprisonment requires confinement within fixed boundaries without a reasonable means of escape, and it appears Sarah was not confined in such a manner, especially given that she was able to go on outings and meet with her boyfriend.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concepts underlying false imprisonment and the criteria necessary for a legal claim.