Quiz 23: Additional Tort Defenses

A defense is the response of a party to a claim of another party, setting forth the reason(s) the claim should not be granted.

All very intelligent children have the capacity to consent to a defendant's wrongful conduct.

The main test for consent is subjective-whether the plaintiff actually agrees to the defendant's conduct.

For consent to be valid, the plaintiff must know what conduct is being consented to and its probable consequences.

You can never use the defense of self-defense when you hit someone who was simply trying to help you.

Reasonable force in self-defense can never include deadly force.

In most states, when you use the privilege of defense of others, the person you hit must not have had a privilege to threaten the person you were trying to protect.

If you use the privilege of private necessity, you must compensate the owner of the property you used.

Reasonable force in defense of property can never include deadly force unless the interference with the property threatens life or limb of others.

Before force is used to recapture chattels, a request for the return of the chattel must be made unless making the request would be impractical or unsafe.

The shopkeeper's privilege can be used by a merchant to detain a person for a reasonable period to investigate whether there has been a theft.

The federal government has not waived sovereign immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act for negligence committed at the planning level.

The same conduct of the defendant can constitute common law battery and a 1983 tort.

Judges and legislators have absolute official immunity for common law torts committed in the course of their employment.

Which of the following is not an element of consent ________? A)The person manifests a willingness to let the conduct occur. B)The person's willingness is voluntary. C)The person knows the nature and consequences of the conduct. D)The person lacks the capacity to consent.

Paul sees Dan repeatedly enter Paul's land at least twice a week over a six-month period.The only time Dan knew that Paul objected was when Paul sued Dan for trespass to land.________. A)There was a trespass to land because Dan did not have permission to enter Paul's land. B)The action for trespass to land will fail because Paul's silence could reasonably be interpreted as consent to enter the land. C)There was a trespass to land because Dan carelessly interpreted Paul's silence as consent.

Which of the following is not a self-help privilege ________? A)self-defense C)defense of property B)action for damages D)necessity

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -a 1983 action

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -reasonable force to protect oneself

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -reasonable steps to protect third persons

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -personal property

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -reasonable use of another's property to prevent harm or damage to the public

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -payment for the taking of property by the government

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -conduct that indicates a willingness

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -the government cannot be sued without its consent

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -not involving discretion

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -no wrong committed because of consent

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -the employer is liable for the torts of the employee

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -a tort action cannot be brought against an educational or religious organization

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -reasonable force to secure return of personal property

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -reasonable use of another's property to protect your own

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -pressure that overcomes free will

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -the right to detain temporarily to investigate possible theft

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -one that traditionally or principally has been performed by private enterprise

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -knowing and voluntary agreement

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -no personal liability of government employees

MATCHING a.volenti non fit injuria k.recapture of chattels b.coercion l.sovereign immunity c.implied consent m.respondeat superior d.informed consent n.just compensation e.self-help o.proprietary function f.self-defense p.shopkeeper's privilege g.defense of others q.ministerial h.private necessity r.official immunity i.public necessity s.constitutional tort j.chattels t.charitable immunity -protective steps independent of the legal system

Distinguish between a privilege and an immunity.

How will a court decide if the plaintiff has manifested a willingness to accept the defendant's conduct?

What is a self-help privilege?

Name any six of the nine main self-help privileges.

What is the defense of self-defense, and when can you use it?

What is the defense of defense of others, and when can you use it?

Distinguish between private and public necessity.

What is the defense of property, and when can you use it?

What is the defense of recapture of chattels, and when can you use it?

Give some examples of torts for which the federal government has waived sovereign immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Distinguish between proprietary and governmental functions.

What is official immunity?

What is a constitutional tort?