Asked by Sneha Philip on May 11, 2024
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You run a large and lucrative bar and restaurant, and you have just hired a new bouncer. You have explained to him that it is always best to be friendly and to calm angry patrons. Describe to him how far he can go to protect himself if attacked, and why he must learn to control himself when provoked. Explain also how his behaviour, if he assaults a patron, could affect you.
Assault
A deliberate action taken by an individual that causes someone else to fear an immediate harmful or unpleasant interaction.
Provoked
A response or reaction that is elicited due to the actions or behavior of another; it often refers to being incited to anger or retaliation.
- Comprehend the meaning and legal consequences of torts, such as defamation, battery, false imprisonment, and negligence.
- Examine the range of defensive strategies applicable in tort lawsuits, including qualified privilege, fair comment, and self-defense.
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James DonleyMay 12, 2024
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See text -- Assault and Battery
- assault and battery
- can be sued in tort
- can be criminally charged
- has right to defend against force, but it must only entail a reasonable and necessary degree of force; see Bruce v. Dyer
- the employer is vicariously liable for the employee's tortious acts while carrying out his job; could lead to the employee's dismissal; employer is not liable for any criminal consequences unless involved
- assault and battery
- can be sued in tort
- can be criminally charged
- has right to defend against force, but it must only entail a reasonable and necessary degree of force; see Bruce v. Dyer
- the employer is vicariously liable for the employee's tortious acts while carrying out his job; could lead to the employee's dismissal; employer is not liable for any criminal consequences unless involved
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the meaning and legal consequences of torts, such as defamation, battery, false imprisonment, and negligence.
- Examine the range of defensive strategies applicable in tort lawsuits, including qualified privilege, fair comment, and self-defense.