Torts Quiz

[jeffjoe]

In a trespass to land case in TN must there be damage?

Yes.  Otherwise why would you ask that question?


In Tennessee, are you ever excused from helping a person in distress?

[Dicta]

Most jurisdictions don't require damage. TN is in the minority on this one. Don't get smarty with me Mr. Gruber. 
No, otherwise why would you ask that question? There is no duty to aid in TN unless there is a special relationship, you have begun giving aid or

In a trespass to land case in TN must there be damage?

Yes.  Otherwise why would you ask that question?


In Tennessee, are you ever excused from helping a person in distress?

[Dicta]

What differentiates assault and battery?

[jeffjoe]

What differentiates assault and battery?

The definitions.  too easy.

[Dicta]

When is mistake a defense to an intentional tort?

[jeffjoe]

When is mistake a defense to an intentional tort?

when it affects the ability to form intent.

[Dicta]

"Mistake is a defense only when it is made in connection with some other affirmative defense, but only if it is REASONABLE"
What are the other defenses to intentional torts?

[jeffjoe]

self defense, defense of others, emergency

[Dicta]

the obvious one, CONSENT.....
Good Job Yukon!

[jeffjoe]

Oh, you wanted all of them.