What is the tort of false imprisonment?

This video introduces the intentional tort of false imprisonment where defendant confines plaintiff to an enclosed area without plaintiff's consent.

[@httm241]

would a university forcing you to quarintine in your dorm count as false imprisonment? especially if they threaten to expell you if you are not in your dorm?

[@USLawEssentials]

I really like this question -- it could be used on a practice exam. I know what conclusion I would reach. What do you think?

[@USLawEssentials]

To be clear, I think the answer is no, this would not support a claim for false imprisonment based on the facts you describe, but an analysis would be helpful to understanding the tort. You might also start by looking at case law concerning orders to quarantine by state governments. This presents different facts but it might be a good start.

[@boobooschmuck8005]

look at "A Treatise On Arrest and false Imprisonment by Charles A Weisman... this will tell you exactly what false imprisonment...

[@httm241]

@@boobooschmuck8005 does not answer my question

[@WooJin-Carlota]

Would that include leaving the state or country...

[@paulheadley3198]

can u direct me to an attorney to help me for multiple yrs of knwing im innocent.but continuied to imprisoned