California Civil Tort Overview

Summary

A civil tort is a wrongful act leading to civil legal liability. Common torts in California include negligence, defamation, and fraud. To be awarded punitive damages, the plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendants conduct was malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent. This is a higher standard than the preponderance of the evidence typically used in civil cases.

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Here are some of the torts recognized in California:
- Negligence
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Defamation (libel and slander)
- Invasion of Privacy
- Nuisance
- Trespass
- Fraud
- Assault and Battery
- False Imprisonment
- Conversion (theft)
Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
requirements in ca for punitive dameges
In California, to be awarded punitive damages, the plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's conduct was malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent. This is a higher standard than the "preponderance of the evidence" typically used in civil cases.