Tort law defines seven common intentional torts. Four are personal: assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment.Laura, originally from Yukon, Oklahoma, graduated summa cum laude from the University of. Oklahoma in 2001 with a liberal arts degree. What Is A 'Tort' In Texas Law? A tort is when someone does something or fails to do something that hurts or harms another person. This resource gives you Texas tort law and procedure, including practical advice from experts. There are numerous specific torts including trespass, assault, battery, negligence, products liability, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Gaslighting refers to a particular species of manipulation or psychological abuse preying on the vulnerability of another. Negligence falls under a part of tort law.
