There are two (2) basic types of torts – intentional torts and "accidental" torts arising from negligence. Legal scholars divide torts into three types based on the intention behind the actintentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts.A tort is a civil wrong which may entitle the injured party to claim compensation. TORT: To commit a tort is to act in a manner that is wrongful and injurious toward another. Torts usually come in the form of either economic or noneconomic damages. Economic damages have a fixed value and rarely ever fluctuate. This Practice Note considers the torts of: •. Trespass to land. •. This article discusses the possible development of a tort of invasion of privacy in Australia. An intentional tort arises when someone tries to injure a person or acts with substantial certainty that his actions would injure a person.
