Incompetents and persons under the age of 18 cannot be held liable for their intentional torts.

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Incompetents (such as individuals with severe mental disabilities or illnesses) may not have the capacity to understand the consequences of their actions or control their behavior, but they can still be held liable for their intentional torts. Minors under the age of 18 are generally held to a lower standard of liability and may be protected by certain legal defenses, but they can still be held liable for intentional torts if they have the capacity to understand the wrongfulness of their actions.

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