There are many kinds of intentional torts. Some of them involve harm to the
physical person or to his or her property, reputation or feelings, or
economic interests. In each case of intentional tort, the plaintiff must show
that the defendant intended harm, but the intent to harm does not need to
be directed at a particular person and need not be malicious, as long as the
resulting harm is a direct consequence of the defendant’s actions.
E X E R C I S E S
1. Name two kinds of intentional torts that could result in damage to a
business firm’s bottom line.
2. Name two kinds of intentional torts that are based on protection of a
person’s property.
3. Why are intentional torts more likely to result in a verdict not only for
compensatory damages but also for punitive damages?
