Intentional Torts: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Students

Question 1

To prove assault, what must the plaintiff demonstrate the defendant intended to do?

Accepted Answer

Cause the plaintiff to fear immediate harm.

Answer

Make physical contact with the plaintiff.

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Cause the plaintiff financial loss.

Question 2

In the tort of assault, what does the element of intent require?

Accepted Answer

The actor must desire the consequences of their actions.

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The actor must foresee the consequences of their actions.

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The actor must be aware of the surrounding circumstances.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of assault?

Accepted Answer

Actual physical contact

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Unlawful conduct

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Reasonable apprehension of imminent harm

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Intention to cause apprehension of imminent harm

Question 4

Which essential element distinguishes defamation from other intentional torts?

Accepted Answer

Damage to reputation

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Intentional conduct

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Unlawful publication

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Causation

Question 5

Which type of trespass involves intentionally entering or remaining on another person's property without permission?

Accepted Answer

Trespass to land

Answer

Trespass to the person

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Trespass ab initio

Answer

Trespass to chattels

Question 6

Within the context of intentional torts, what does the term 'scienter' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of the consequences of one's actions

Answer

Strict liability

Answer

Negligence

Answer

Intention to cause harm

Question 7

Which of the following intentional torts requires proof of actual malice?

Accepted Answer

Defamation

Answer

Trespass

Answer

Assault

Answer

Battery

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the tort of defamation?

Accepted Answer

To protect reputation

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To punish the wrongdoer

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To compensate for damages

Question 9

Which of the following is an essential element of assault?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable apprehension of imminent harm

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Injury

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Actual physical harm

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Intentional or reckless conduct

Question 10

Battery occurs when:

Accepted Answer

An individual intentionally or recklessly makes physical contact with another person, resulting in harmful or offensive consequences.

Answer

An individual falsely imprisons another person.

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An individual threatens to cause physical harm to another person.

Question 11

False imprisonment occurs when a person is:

Accepted Answer

Unlawfully confined or detained against their will, restricting their freedom of movement.

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Verbally threatened or harassed.

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Physically assaulted, resulting in bodily harm.

Question 12

Which of the following is a valid defense against a claim of defamation?

Accepted Answer

Truth

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Provocation

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Comparative negligence

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Consent

Question 13

Trespass to land occurs when an individual:

Accepted Answer

Enters or remains on the property of another person without their lawful consent or permission.

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Causes harm or injury to another person while on their property.

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Removes or damages another person's property without their consent.

Question 14

Which of the following is an intentional tort that involves publishing false and damaging statements about an individual?

Accepted Answer

Libel

Answer

False imprisonment

Answer

Assault

Answer

Trespass

Question 15

Which of the following is considered an indirect intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy

Answer

Battery

Answer

Trespass

Answer

Assault

Question 16

An employer can be held liable for an intentional tort committed by their employee if:

Accepted Answer

The employee commits the tort while acting within the scope of their employment.

Answer

The employee commits the tort using their own personal property.

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The employee commits the tort outside of work hours.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT classified as an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

Answer

Assault

Answer

Battery

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False imprisonment

Question 18

What is the distinction between assault and battery?

Accepted Answer

Assault is the threat or attempt to cause harm, while battery is the actual infliction of harm.

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Assault is a more serious crime than battery.

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Assault requires intent to cause harm, while battery does not.

Question 19

Which of the following acts constitutes false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

Unlawfully confining someone against their will.

Answer

Threatening to harm someone if they do not comply.

Answer

Intentionally causing someone emotional distress.

Question 20

What is the primary difference between libel and slander?

Accepted Answer

Libel is defamatory content in permanent form (e.g., written or published), while slander is defamatory content in transient form (e.g., spoken).

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Slander is considered a more serious offense than libel.

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Libel requires proof of actual harm, while slander does not.

Question 21

What is the distinction between trespass to chattels and conversion?

Accepted Answer

Trespass to chattels involves interference with someone's possession of their property, while conversion involves taking and keeping someone's property without their consent.

Answer

Trespass to chattels requires proof of physical damage to the property.

Question 22

Which intentional tort involves entering someone's property without permission?

Accepted Answer

Trespass to land

Answer

Nuisance

Answer

Trespass to chattels