Torts Outline Mk. II

Table of Contents

Writs and the common law.. 3

Intentional torts. 3

Intent 3

Transferred intent 3

Mistake. 4

Insanity. 4

Torts to the person. 4

Assault 4

Battery. 5

False imprisonment 5

Intentional infliction of mental distress. 6

Torts to property. 7

Trespass to land. 7

Trespass to chattels. 7

Conversion. 7

Defenses to intentional torts. 8

Consent 8

Self-defense. 9

Defense of others. 9

Defense of property. 9

Recovery of property. 10

Detention for investigation. 10

Public necessity. 11

Private necessity. 11

Discipline. 11

Justification. 11

Punitive damages. 12

Negligence. 13

The Hand formula. 13

The reasonable person. 14

Custom.. 14

Physical impairments. 14

Children. 15

Insanity. 15

Professional standards of care. 15

Medical malpractice. 16

Informed consent 16

Automobile guest statutes. 17