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Define torts
violation of a duty imposed by civil law;
a non-criminal, non-contractual wrong.
Does tort law include breach of contract?
no
Types of torts
1. negligence
2. fraud
3. defamation
4. interference with a contract
Intentional or unintentional: fraud
intentional
Intentional or unintentional: negligence
unintentional
Intentional or unintentional: defamation
intentional
Intentional or unintentional: interference with a contract
intentional
What is meant by "intentional tort?" Give an example.
It's not necessarily intention to harm the victim, just the intention to perform the act which caused the injury.
Ex: intentionally throwing an object but not meaning to hit anyone is a tort if it causes injury to someone.
Categories of tort law
1. intentional
2. unintentional