Principle False imprisonment is a tort wrong which means the total restraint of a person 39 s libert...........

Legal Concepts Law of Torts

Principle: False imprisonment is a tort (wrong) which means the total restraint of a person's liberty without lawful justification.

Facts: A part of a public road had been closed for spectators of a boat race. 'P' wanted to enter but he was prevented by 'D' and other policemen because he had not paid the admission fee. 'P' was able to enter the enclosure by other means but was unable to go where he wanted to go. The policemen refused access to where he wanted to go but allowed him to remain where he was or to go back. 'P' remained within the enclosure and refused to leave. Subsequently, 'P' sued 'D' for false imprisonment.

It was a case of false imprisonment, but 'D' could not be made liable for it.

'D' could not be made liable for false imprisonment as he has not touched him.

'D' could be made liable for false imprisonment, as he did restrict P's movements.

'D' could not be made liable for false imprisonment, as he did not totally restrict P's movements.

Explanation:

P was not subjected to false imprisonment as he was given the choice to either stay within the enclosure or go back. Hence there wasn’t a complete restraint on his liberty. 'D' could not be made liable for false imprisonment, as he did not totally restrict P's movements.