<Li> Mistake (of law) </Li> <Li> Self - defence </Li> <Tr> <Th> Other common - law areas </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Contracts </Li> <Li> Evidence </Li> <Li> Property </Li> <Li> Torts </Li> <Li> Wills, trusts and estates </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr>

Actus reus is the thought process involved with the commission of the act