Torts — Comprehensive Outline

I. Intentional Torts

A. Battery

• Rule: Intentional harmful or offensive contact with the plaintiff's person.
• Elements: (1) Intent; (2) Harmful or offensive contact; (3) Contact with P's person or something connected to it.
• Exam Tip: Contact is offensive if a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities would find it offensive.

B. Assault

• Rule: Intentional creation of reasonable apprehension of immediate harmful or offensive contact.
• Elements: (1) Intent; (2) Reasonable apprehension; (3) Imminence; (4) Causation.
• Exam Tip: Words alone are usually insufficient; look for a menacing gesture.

C. False Imprisonment

• Rule: Intentional confinement of another within fixed boundaries.
• Elements: (1) Intent; (2) Confinement; (3