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- Plaintiff must show that the defendant intentionally confined plaintiff within boundaries set by defendant.
- No physical barrier necessary; threats of physical harm suffice.
- Plaintiff is not required to resist or attempt to escape.
- Plaintiff must be aware of the confinement.
- Length of confinement is immaterial as to making a prima facie case but is relevant as to the amount of damages.
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A
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Element
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Facts
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- Assertion that Edwina was intentionally confined by threatening physical harm.
- Facts that support:
- Lenny on the ground; Edwina over him.
- Snapping razor-sharp shears close to body.
- “Make my day.”
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Element
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Facts
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- Assertion that Lenny was aware of the confinement.
- Facts that support:
- Lenny was embarrassed and cowered.
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Element
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Facts
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- Answer should acknowledge either in the rules or in the application that the length of confinement.
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C
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Conclusion about false imprisonment either at the top or bottom. |