Welcome to the Civil Division section of our website. In this module, we will focus on the defenses of self-defense, defense of property, consent, necessity and justification.Civil lawsuits are typically about contracts, damage to property or someone getting hurt, physically or financially. Intentional torts (e.g. An intentional tort is when an individual purposefully engages in conduct that causes an injury or damages. There are three types of tort actions; negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. The elements of each are slightly different. How do I sue under the CTCA? First, you must give notice of your claim. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA v.