Intentional Tort


Definition of "Intentional tort"

Susan Kumpula & Edward Heitchue
  Remerica United Realty

Deliberate act or omission, including trespass, assault and battery, invasion of privacy, libel, and slander. An intentional tort is a branch of civil liability. Liability insurance can be purchased to cover libel and slander, but not the other intentional torts.


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