Chapter 16: False ImprisonmentA. Definition
B. Elements
1. The defendant intended to restrict the plaintiff’s freedom of movement
2. The plaintiff’s freedom of movement was restricted for a period of time, no matter how short, either directly or indirectly, by the defendant
3. The plaintiff was aware that his or her freedom of movement was restricted
C. Elements Defined
D. Defenses
Designation of Nonparty at Fault
Good Faith
Implied Consent
Legal Justification
Statute of Limitations
E. Remedies
F. Forms
Complaint for False Imprisonment by Police Officer