Definition of torts?

Torts Law?

Tort action (4)

Forms of action in torts? (2)

Law of torts protects recognised interests

What is the exception?

TRESPASS: Type of interference

TRESPASS: Fault

TRESPASS: Damage

TRESPASS: Onus of Proof

TRESPASS: Damage

ACTION ON THE CASE: Type of Interference:

ACTION ON THE CASE: Fault

ACTION ON THE CASE: Damage

ACTION ON THE CASE: Onus of Proof

Types of trespass to person?

Battery

Legislation for battery?

Elements of battery?

Direct or Indirect Application of
Force

Object of battery?

Is hostility required? (+authority)

Exception of battery

Defences for battery

Fault

Is knowledge of the interference needed?

What is an assault?

Elements of assault?

A threat of imminent direct contact

Apprehension/Reasonable belief in the
defendant’s ability to carry out the threat

Fault

False Imprisonment

Elements of False Imprisonment?

Direct interference with liberty

Total restraint

Fault

Lawful Authority?