Shopkeepers Privilege And False Imprisonment
After shopping in Jesse's store, Florence attempts to leave with unpurchased merchandise concealed under her coat. Jesse stops Florence, discovers the merchandise, and brings her into the store's back room. He then searches the rest of her bags and lectures her on the evils of shoplifting for four hours before calling the police. Florence subsequently sues Jesse. Which of the following statements regarding this incident is true?
AJesse may be liable to Florence because he is not a police officer and is therefore not permitted to detain her against her will.
BJesse may be liable to Florence, despite her shoplifting, because he detained her for an unreasonable amount of time before calling the police.
CBoth A and B are true.
DJesse cannot be held liable because Florence was breaking the law and therefore provoked the incident.