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Intentional torts come in a wide variety of case types including: defamation, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, assault and battery, abuse of process, tortious interference with contractual rights, trespass, intentional misrepresentation, and invasion of privacy. Proving liability is the first hurdle, however, it is important to also consider damages. the defendant's ability to pay, and party credibility. Intentional tort cases often have the element of the bad defendant but damages may be difficult to prove, especially in cases of defamation, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and false imprisonment. The most attractive cases involve assault or false imprisonment against commercial establishments. A good intentional tort case will have clear liability and either a wealthy defendant or an element that brings the case under the perpetrator's insurance. Important factors to consider when evaluating these cases are: identity of the defendant, agency and authority, conduct, witnesses, place of occurrence, your conduct, alcohol or drugs, admissions, criminal prosecution. If you want help evaluating your intentional tort case please fill out the case evaluation form on this web website.