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Fraud and Deceit

In the business world, making fraudulent or deceitful representations to others may give rise to liability. A "representation" may consist of words or conduct.

Liability for certain conduct

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Torts in Golf

Golfers, spectators, and even third parties may be injured by a golf ball or other object on or off the golf course. The owner of the golf course or the golfer who causes the injury may be held liable in a negligence action to...

Interference with a Premarital Relationship

Although there have been causes of action in the past for breach of a promise to marry based on contract law, there has never been a cause of action in tort for alienation of affections with regard to an engaged person...

Specific Intent vs. General Intent

Intent Requirement

In order to prove an intentional tort, such as assault or battery, the plaintiff must show that the defendant intended to commit the tort. Intent may be either specific or general.

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Tort Action for Causing a Minor Child to Leave Home

Family Law: Parental Duties & Rights: Care & Control of Children

Under the common law, a person who compels or induces a minor child to leave his or her home or to not return to his or her home...