In the U.S. system of torts, torts are commonly classified as:
A) Intentional, negligent, or criminal, not strict liability.
B) Intentional, criminal, or strict liability, not negligent.
C) Intentional, negligent, strict liability, or criminal.
D) Intentional, negligent, or strict liability.
E) Civil or criminal.

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Torts in the U.S. legal system are classified into three main categories: intentional torts, where the defendant is said to have intended to commit the act that led to the injury; negligent torts, where the defendant's failure to act with reasonable care results in harm; and strict liability torts, where liability is imposed without a finding of fault, such as in the case of abnormally dangerous activities. Criminal acts are prosecuted under criminal law, not tort law, making option D the correct classification.

In the US System of Torts, Torts Are Commonly Classified As