Eilers v. Coy : "The Falsely Consenting Cultist"

Should we recognize false imprisonment in situations where the confinement is arguably for the plaintiff’s own good? Should consent excuse the defendant’s liability for false imprisonment, even if it is feigned?

United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

582 F. Supp. 1093

Civ. No. 4-82-1329

1984-03-06

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