When a person is held against his or her wishes through threats of harm to family members,the tort of _____ has been committed.

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False imprisonment involves the intentional confinement or restraint of another person without their consent and without lawful justification. This can include physical barriers or threats of harm, such as in the scenario described. Assault involves the threat of physical harm or imminent fear of such harm, while battery involves actual physical contact without consent. Kidnapping involves the taking and transporting of a person against their will to another location.

When a Person Is Held Against His or Her Wishes