1. Marshall Felt

2.  A tort is a private or civil wrong, and it is also an offense against an individual. When a tort is committed, the person injured will obtain a judgment for damages. Damages are a monetary award that compensates the injured party.

3.  Intentional torts are torts that were meant to intentionally injure the opposing party. There are 9 common intentional torts which will be mentioned and defined in the next few slides.

4.  Assault- Assault occurs when one person intentionally puts another in reasonable fear of an offense or harmful bodily contact.  Battery- A person has the duty to refrain themselves from offensively touch someone, when this happens it is considered battery. This consists of pushing, spitting on, and shooting.  False Imprisonment- The intentional confinement of a person against their will without lawful privilege.

5.  Defamation- A false statement that injures a persons reputation or good name is considered defamation. If the defamation is spoken it is considered to be slander. If the defamation is written it is considered to be libel.  Invasion of Privacy- Uninvited intrusion into an individuals personal relationships and activities is call invasion of privacy.  Trespass to Land- Entry onto the property of another owner without permission is trespassing.

6.  Conversion- If property is stolen, destroyed, or used in a manner inconsistent with the owners right.  Interference with Contractual Relations- If a third party encourages a breach of contract between two other parties.  Fraud- If there is an intentional misrepresentation of an existing important fact then fraud has occurred.

7.  A breach of duty that results in a loss due to carelessness are classified as negligence.  Negligence is the most common tort committed  Intent is not required

8.  Law holds one liable in a tort on the basis of strict liability  Strict liability makes the defendant liable if he or she engaged in a particular activity that resulted in an injury.