Torts: Consent as a Defense to Intentional Tort Liability

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00:00 Consent as a Defense to Intentional Torts
Introduces consent as a common defense in intentional tort cases and explains how it can be expressed or implied.

01:13 Everyday Examples of Consented Conduct
Uses real-life scenarios like surgery, amusement park rides, and loaning property to illustrate how consent prevents liability.

09:27 Implied vs. Express Consent
Explains the difference between explicitly agreeing to conduct and showing agreement through conduct or circumstances.

10:02 Valid Consent Requirements
Outlines that valid consent must be objectively manifested through words, conduct, or be imposed by law.

13:10 Objective Manifestations Control
Emphasizes that outward appearances, not hidden intentions, determine consent unless the defendant has actual knowledge otherwise.

16:11 Key Case: O’Brien v. Cunard
Describes a landmark case showing how implied consent is determined by conduct, not subjective intent.

19:14 Consent Imposed by Law in Emergencies
Covers how consent can be legally imposed in urgent, life-saving situations when a person cannot consent themselves.

20:54 Ways Consent Can Be Invalidated
Explains how actual knowledge of non-consent or lack of capacity can invalidate otherwise valid consent.

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