Exam 7: Intentional Torts

A major difference between trespass to personal property and conversion is that the latter does not require intent to harm whereas trespass does.

Daniel and Lena have spent months looking for their dream home.One day they saw it and fell in love with everything about the house.They asked the realtor to draw up a purchase agreement,which they then signed.After signing the papers,they asked the realtor whether the house was in good shape.The realtor said that it was.When the Daniel and Lena moved into the house,they realized that the basement had serious water problems and that the roof leaked.They now want to sue the realtor.What tort should they consider? If they sue the realtor for this tort,will they win? Why or why not? Explain.

How does infliction of emotional distress differ from assault and battery? What types of situations are covered by infliction of emotional distress that would not be covered by assault and battery? Give an example.

Arnold wrote a defamatory letter regarding Bill which he mailed to Bill,but which he did not show to anyone else.Arnold has committed:

A defamatory communication that is spoken or oral is designated libel.

A(n)____ is a non-trespassory invasion of another's interest in the private use and enjoyment of land.

Compare and contrast the intent necessary to commit a tort to the intent necessary to commit a crime.