Identify and list all of the intentional torts

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Identify and list all of the intentional torts.

An intentional tort requires an overt act, some form of intent, and causation. Intentional torts are actions taken with the intent to harm another person or another's property. The intent to harm does not have to be hostile or immoral. The law of intentional torts requires that the person causing the harm either knew or should have known that his or her actions would result in harm. Torts can be intentional and unintentional torts. Intentional torts are categorized as Intentional Torts against persons and Intentional torts against Property.

A. Intentional Torts against Persons:

·         Assault

·         Battery

·         False Imprisonment

·         Malicious Prosecution

·         Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

·         Defamation of Character

·         Invasion of the right to privacy                    

B. Intentional Torts against Property:

Trespass to Land: This is the case when a person uses another person’s land in an unauthorized manner despite the fact that the land is not being used by the owner. For example the land has been use to another party to grow Gazza is trespass but using the land for the good purpose like to save children is not trespass.

Trespass to and conversion of personal property: Trespass to personal property refers to the case when a person injures another person’s personal property. The suffered party can sue to other party. For example breaking other mobile makes us personal liable to make replace by another one.   

References

Cheeseman, H. R. (2006). Torts and Privacy. In Contemporary Business and Online Commerce Law (5th edi). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Person Education Inc.