Exam 6: Intentional Torts

Which of the following is NOT one of the four distinct torts that make up the invasion of privacy cause of action?

To prove actual malice in a defamation claim,the plaintiff must show that the defendant either had knowledge of the falsity of the statement or reckless disregard for the truth.

Where a plaintiff landowner's use and enjoyment of his land is interfered with by a harm and such harm is not common to the public generally,this is called a ________.

Melissa hurls a rock with the intent to hit Dave,with whom she has just fought.The rock hits Stacey,instead,who is sitting next to Dave.Melissa is liable for battery under the theory of:

Which of the following is most likely to involve liability for violating a person's right of publicity? In each case,assume that the plaintiff's name,likeness,work,etc.was appropriated without the plaintiff's permission.

________ is the failure to use reasonable care,with harm to another party occurring as a result.

Which of the following would not constitute trespass to land?

In a conversation,Donna falsely tells Wendy that Paul has Krabbe disease,a rare genetic disorder.Paul wants to sue Donna for defamation,but he is having trouble showing any tangible financial loss.Must Paul prove special damages in order to recover against Donna? Why or why not?

In the case in the text,Jordan v.Jewel Food Stores,Inc. ,the court reversed the trial courts judgment because:

The necessary intent for assault is the same as that required for battery,which is to cause: