LGLS FINAL EXAM
What is a tort - Answer-A tort is a civil wrong resulting in injury to person(S) or property
categorized by intent
3 types of torts - Answer-intentional
negligent
strict liability
Intentional Tort - Answer-Based on fault and require an intentional voluntary act by the defendant
Intent is defined as - Answer-Defendant's purpose was to bring about certain results or,
the defendant knew certain results were substantially likely to result from an action
Intentional Torts example - Answer-Assault and battery
false imprisonment
Misappropriation of right to publicity
invasion of right to privacy
defamation and disparagement
intentional infliction of mental/emotional distress
fraud
Infliction of mental/emotional distress - Answer-arises from outrageous intentional conduct that has a
chance of causing mental distress in the victim
What is a tort - Answer-A tort is a civil wrong resulting in injury to person(S) or property
categorized by intent
3 types of torts - Answer-intentional
negligent
strict liability
Intentional Tort - Answer-Based on fault and require an intentional voluntary act by the defendant
Intent is defined as - Answer-Defendant's purpose was to bring about certain results or,
the defendant knew certain results were substantially likely to result from an action
Intentional Torts example - Answer-Assault and battery
false imprisonment
Misappropriation of right to publicity
invasion of right to privacy
defamation and disparagement
intentional infliction of mental/emotional distress
fraud
Infliction of mental/emotional distress - Answer-arises from outrageous intentional conduct that has a
chance of causing mental distress in the victim
