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The difference between intentional torts and torts involving negligence is that

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The difference is basically the willlingness, and unwillingness to do a civil wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

Intentional torts are wrong civil acts resulting from actions that the wrongdoer is aware of, that is, the wrong acts are done intentionally, on the other hand, torts involving negligence are wrong civil acts that come as a result of the wrongdoer not taking enough measures to prevent their occurence.

For a plaintiff to make a successful sue against a defendant concerning an intentional tort, then, he or she has to produce substancial eveidence that the defendat did the act, and further that the defendant had consent of what they were going to do and the consequences resulting from their actions. On the other hand, if someone wants to successfully sue one for a negligence tort, then, they have to show evidence of the elements of negligence which are;

  1. Proximately caused harm.
  2. Breach
  3. Duty

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