| A | B |
|---|
| assumption of the risk | A defense to negligence based on the plaintiff knowingly subjecting himself or herself to the dangers created by the defendant. |
| false imprisonment | Depriving a person of freedom of movement without their consent and without privilege. |
| defamation | Injury of a person's reputation by false oral or written statements. |
| negligence | Failure to use reasonable care. |
| trespass | Temporary or partial interference with the right to possession and use of one's property. |
| contributory negligence | Plaintiff's failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid injury, which bars recovery of any damages. |
| proximate cause | Natural and foreseeable cause of injury. |
| damages | Compensation for injury. |
| battery | Harmful or offensive personal touching without consent or legal justification. |
| vicarious liability | Responsibility of one person for the torts of another. |
