memo for paralegal studies class

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TO: Jay’s mom
FROM: Law Firm
DATE: May 5, 2014
SUBJECT: Memo for paralegal studies class
False imprisonment falls under the jurisdiction of a tort or a crime. Under the intentional torts, the imprisonment entails the process of detaining individuals, hence limiting their freedom. False imprisonment can also be termed as false arrest, which is an intentional tort. Under this, the individuals are arrested after considering the laws that are in existence.
False imprisonment can, therefore, be an intentional tort, because freedom of movement for an individual is restricted. A tort is harmful because it results in injury to another person. It is vital to note that, the harm or injury can either be psychological, physical or damages to one’s possessions. Accordingly, the type of tort committed can only be determined by the state of affairs or mind of the person who is enhancing the tort. Unlike other torts that involve accidents or falling accidentally, intentional torts never come as a result of recklessness or negligence. They are actions that are performed by the tortfeasor with a particular intent in mind (Durlauf 15). Such acts lead to harm or injury to the other party, and the plaintiff who is the offended can sue for damages where necessary. False imprisonment, therefore, involves the restraining of an individual unlawfully which is against their desire and without any jurisdictions of the law. In the case of Jay and his f…