Which term refers to a cause of action allowing damages for the intentional and unwarranted confinement of another?

Which term refers to a cause of action allowing damages for the intentional and unwarranted confinement of another?

• A. Battery
• B. False imprisonment
• C. Intentional tort
• D. Negligence

Answer: (B)

False imprisonment is the intentional and unjustified restraint of a person’s freedom of movement. The act can involve physical blocking or detention, or even threats or other coercive tactics that effectively confine someone within a bounded area, as long as there is no lawful justification for the confinement. The key is that the restraint is intentional and not privileged, and it results in damages to the confined person. This distinguishes it from other torts: battery requires harmful or offensive contact, not restraint of movement; an intentional tort is a broad category that includes multiple harms, not a specific act of confinement; and negligence involves harm caused by carelessness rather than an intentional act.

False imprisonment is the intentional and unjustified restraint of a person’s freedom of movement. The act can involve physical blocking or detention, or even threats or other coercive tactics that effectively confine someone within a bounded area, as long as there is no lawful justification for the confinement. The key is that the restraint is intentional and not privileged, and it results in damages to the confined person. This distinguishes it from other torts: battery requires harmful or offensive contact, not restraint of movement; an intentional tort is a broad category that includes multiple harms, not a specific act of confinement; and negligence involves harm caused by carelessness rather than an intentional act.