The tort of outrage states that a person whose extreme conduct intentionally causes severe emotional distress to another person is liable for that emotional distress.

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The statement accurately describes the tort of outrage. Also known as intentional infliction of emotional distress, this tort requires extreme and outrageous conduct that goes beyond what is acceptable in society and causes the victim to suffer severe emotional distress.

The Tort of Outrage States That a Person Whose Extreme