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Intentional Torts

15 January, 2016 - 09:31

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Distinguish intentional torts from other kinds of torts.
  2. Give three examples of an intentional tort—one that causes injury to a person, one that causes injury to property, and one that causes injury to a reputation.

The analysis of most intentional torts is straightforward and parallels the substantive crimes already discussed in Criminal Law . When physical injury or damage to property is caused, there is rarely debate over liability if the plaintiff deliberately undertook to produce the harm. Certain other intentional torts are worth noting for their relevance to business.