Four Types Of Intentional Torts And Negligence
There are two different types of torts intentional torts and negligence. An intentional tort is a harm that a person desires or intends to bring about; as opposed to harms that are a result of carelessness. Intentional torts are as follows: 1) assault, 2) battery, 3) false imprisonment, 4) intentional infliction of emotional distress, 5) trespass to land, 6) trespass to chattels, and 7) conversion.
Negligence consists of four different elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. In order to collect damages for the harm done the claimant must prove several things: the duty of care one owes to another, the standard of care expected by one from another, breach of the duty of care, and damage(s) either physical, emotional or monetary. In
Negligence consists of four different elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. In order to collect damages for the harm done the claimant must prove several things: the duty of care one owes to another, the standard of care expected by one from another, breach of the duty of care, and damage(s) either physical, emotional or monetary. In