A tort case in Massachusetts is a legal claim or action against a civil wrong. A Civil Action Cover Sheet must be filed in each civil case entered into Superior Court.To enhance jury understanding, this model instruction uses the more familiar concept of "responsibility" in place of the legal term "duty. Intentional torts, where someone intentionally committed a wrong and caused an injury to someone else. The elements of the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress are well settled in Massachusetts. What are the 3 types of torts? The 3 types of torts that can justify a civil lawsuit are intentional, negligence, and strict liability. A tort is an act or omission that injures another. Torts give a victim the right to file an injury claim against their tortfeasor. TORT: To commit a tort is to act in a manner that is wrongful and injurious toward another.
