What is a defense?
A defendant’s sated reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case; esp., a defendant’s answer, denial, or plea
“Defense is defined to be that which is alleged by a party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason why the plaintiff should not recover or establish that which he seeks by his complaint or petition.” Edwin E. Bryant, The Law of Pleading Under the codes of Civil Procedure 240 (d fed. 1899).
List 4 defenses to intentional torts.
Define: Intentional tort. (1860) A tort committed by someone acting with general or specific intent. Examples include battery, false imprisonment, and trespass to land.
Self-defense and defense of others
Defense of property
Consent
Necessity