What is Tort Law

Tort law is a branch of law that deals with civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to an individual, excluding contractual disputes. It provides a legal framework to compensate victims, assign liability to wrongdoers, and deter harmful behavior.

Key Features of Tort Law:

1. Civil Wrong Torts arise from wrongful acts or omissions that violate someone’s legal rights.
2. Purpose Compensate the injured party (plaintiff) Hold the wrongdoer (defendant/tortfeasor) liable Prevent similar harm in the future Parties Involved Plaintiff.
3. Person who suffered harm Defendant/Tortfeasor.
4. Person who committed the wrongful act Remedies Compensatory damages.
5. Monetary compensation for losses Punitive damages.
6. To punish malicious or grossly negligent behavior Injunctions.
7. Court orders to stop harmful actions.

Examples of Torts Negligence causing a car accident Defamation (libel or slander) Trespassing on another person’s property Product liability causing injury