Civil Law Questions
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-actor intended the consequences of his/her act-knew with substantial certainty that particular consequences would result from the act-assumed=individuals intend the normal consequences of their actions
an individual who is defending his/her life/physical well-being-can claim this-in situations of both real and apparent danger--a person may use whatever force is reasonably necessary--prevent harmful contact
an unexcused, harmful, offensive physical contact-intentionally performed-offensive (e.g. unwelcome kiss)-contact can involve any part of body or anything attached to it
-intentional-unexcused act-creates in Joe the reasonable fear of immediate harmful contact
-must intend to commit an act-consequences of which interfere with the interest of another in a way not permitted with law-evil or harmful motive is not required
commission of an intentional act resulting in injury to another
if a contact is such that a reasonable person would want to avoid it-there is a reasonable basis for believing the contact will occur-plaintiff suffers___
an intentional, unexcused act-creates in another person a reasonable apprehension or fear of immediate harmful or offensive contact
shopping around for a state court known to be sympathetic to their client's cause and predisposed to award large damages
provides remedies for acts that destroy or damage property
intent of ___ act was to-prevent plaintiff's attorneys from forum shopping
persons sue medical professionals for acts of negligence-physicals who are worried about this--> order more test than necessary--> adding to nation's healthcare cost
a person suddenly attacks joe-assailant violates a statute that defines and prohibits the crime of assault-state prosecutes the assailant-court orders the assailant to be fined or imprisoned
forcefully pushing another-even if done in jest-without evil motive-isan ____--because the object of a strong push can ordinarily be expected to fall down
wrongful interference with another's business rights-occur only in business context
covers a wide variety of injuries-provides remedies for acts that cause physical injury-or that interfere with physical security and freedom of movement
-federal level-shifted jurisdiction over certain class-action lawsuits from state courts to the federal courts
a person suddenly attacks joe-assailant commits an assault and battery-joe files a civil suit against the assailant-court orders the assailant to pay joe for his injuries
prosecuted and punished persons who commit criminal acts through-fines-imprisonment-possibly death
sometimes the wrongful act can result in both civil/tort and criminal actions against the wrong doer