Intentional Interference with the Person

Mark Lunney; P Mitchell

Intentional Interference with the Person

Mark Lunney, P Mitchell

School of Law

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Historically, intentional interference with the person was dealt with both civilly and criminally through the writ of trespass. Although the link between tort and crime continues so that conduct which amounts to an intentional tort may also constitute a crime, the term "trespass to the person" refers today to the civil claims of battery, assault and false imprisonment. It may also encompass a more general category of intentional acts causing harm of which the case of 'Wilkinson v Downton' is representative.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Law of Tort
Editors	Ken Oliphant
Place of Publication	London, United Kingdom
Publisher	LexisNexis Butterworths
Pages	437-484
Edition	2
ISBN (Print)	9781405712408
Publication status	Published - 2007

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Name	Butterworths Common Law Series

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Tort Law

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