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Tort law is the name given to a body of law that creates, and provides remedies for, civil wrongs that do not arise out of contractual duties. A person who is legally injured may be able to use tort law to recover damages from someone who is legally responsible, or "liable," for those injuries. Generally speaking, tort law defines what constitutes a legal injury, and establishes the circumstances under which one person may be held liable for another's injury. Torts cover intentional acts and accidents. For instance, if somebody throws a ball and hits a pedestrian in the eye, the pedestrian may sue the ball thrower for losses occasioned by the accident (for example, costs of medical treatment or lost income during time off work). Whether or not the pedestrian wins will depend on whether he can prove the thrower engaged in tortuous conduct. If the person threw the ball at the pedestrian on purpose, the pedestrian could sue for the intentional tort of battery. If it was an accident, the pedestrian must establish negligence. To do this, the pedestrian must show that his injury was reasonably foreseeable, that the thrower owed him a duty of care, and that the thrower fell below the standard of care required of him. One of the main issues in negligence law is determining the "standard of care" - a legal phrase that means distinguishing between when conduct is or is not negligent.
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What is an example of a strict liability tort?
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Can a tort also be a crime?
Yes, a tort can also be a crime. For example, if someone commits assault (a tort) against another person, it can also be charged as a criminal offense by the state. This means that the person may face both civil liability for the tort and criminal prosecution for the crime.
Can tort law be conflicting?
Question is too vague - give an example. Tort law is no more (nor less) confusing than any other law.
If someone has committed a tort of conversion can they be subject to a criminal prosecution?
Yes, something can be both a tort and a criminal offense. For example, if a person steals something they can be criminally prosecuted for theft, and found liable in civil court for the tort of conversion.
What is a Intentional tort example?
An example of an intentional tort is assault, where someone intentionally threatens or causes harm to another person. This differs from negligence, which is the unintentional failure to exercise reasonable care, in that intentional torts involve deliberate actions to cause harm.
Is Disparagement an example of an intentional tort?
Yes, disparagement can be classified as an intentional tort. It involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation or business. This intentional act can lead to legal consequences, such as a defamation lawsuit.
What is a tortfeasor that may be spelled as tort feasor or tort-feasor?
Someone who commits a Tort. A tort is a civil action brought when someon damages another person or their property. Accidents or medical malpractice claims are a type of tort.
What does prefix tort mean?
tort means to twist
A violation of civil law is called?
A tort
What are tort of assault?
Assault is a type of "intentional tort."
How do you spell tort?
tort
What does tort stand for?
Tort law is the segment of law that addresses cases involving civil wrongs. A tort is simply an injury.
