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Torts Lecture One: Intentional Torts, Privileges, and Defenses (Part 1 of 3)


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This lecture provides a foundational overview of intentional torts, which require a volitional act and specific intent to cause harm or offensive contact, distinguishing them from negligence. It meticulously defines core intentional torts such as battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to land, trespass to chattels, and conversion, highlighting their key elements and frequently tested nuances. The lecture also comprehensively examines various defenses to intentional torts, including consent-based privileges and protective privileges like self-defense, defense of others, defense of property, and the necessities. Finally, it explains the doctrine of transferred intent and reinforces understanding with hypothetical scenarios, emphasizing the importance of intent and context in determining liability.

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