Intentional tort
An intentional tort is a category of torts that describes a civil wrong resulting from an intentional act on the part of the tortfeasor. The level of intent required to render a party liable for an intentional tort has been described as "substantial certainty" that the result would occur.
Related Topics:
Torts - Tortfeasor
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Common law intentional torts include:
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- Assault
- Battery
- False imprisonment
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Trespass to land
- Trespass to chattels
- Conversion
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