Asked by Jawwad Siddiqui on May 05, 2024
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Regarding the tort of false imprisonment, will anything short of complete restraint amount to imprisonment?
Tort of False Imprisonment
A legal claim against someone who intentionally restricts another's freedom to move without authority, justification, or consent.
Complete Restraint
A legal term referring to an agreement or clause that totally restricts a party's freedom or action.
- Describe the legal doctrines related to assault, battery, defamation, and false imprisonment.
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Jorsia MacantanMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
Yes, when one person surrenders to the control or authority of another voluntarily, thinking that they have no choice, an imprisonment has taken place even though there is no physical restraint.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the legal doctrines related to assault, battery, defamation, and false imprisonment.