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What is law of tort?
tort is a wrongful act by virtue of which the legal rights of another indivisual is violated
Is a wrongful act can be both and crime and tort?
Yes, a "wrongful act" CAN be both a tort and a criminal act. For example recall the O.J. Simpson case. He was charged with murder - found not guilty, but wound up being successfully prosecuted for "wrongful death."
What are some categories of Tort law?
There are three categories of Tort Law, intentional, negligence, and absolute liability. What Tort law is wrongful injury of someones property or a person.
What is a Wrongful act causing personal injury or property damage or destruction?
TORT
What is tort law and does 'wrongful death' have anything to do with it?
Torts deal with damage to property and persons. Wrongful death is a tort case that can be brought when someone dies because of something someone else did wrong. It is different then criminal law.
What are the ingredients of tort?
a wrongful act by the defendant, legal remedy, legal damage to the plaintiff
What is a direct tort?
A tort is a wrongdoing committed against a person by another. It may be direct or indirect, so a direct tort would involve someone committing a wrongful act directly against another person or people.
Is the word tort french?
Yes, the word "tort" is of French origin. It comes from the Old French term "tort," meaning wrong or injustice. In English, a tort refers to a wrongful act or infringement that causes harm to someone's person, property, or reputation.
Is it possible for the same wrongful act to both a tort and a crime and explain your answer?
Simple answer: Refer to the O.J. Simpson case.
Can a tort exist if no injury?
In legal terms, a tort typically involves a wrongful act or omission that causes harm or injury to another person or their property. Therefore, a tort generally requires some form of injury or harm to exist.
Is a tort a civil action?
Yes, a tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to someone, leading to legal liability. It involves a claim for damages by the injured party against the person who committed the wrongful act.
What is a remedy for a tort?
A remedy for a tort is a legal solution provided to a victim to address the harm caused by the wrongful act of another party. The most common remedy is monetary compensation, known as damages, which aims to restore the victim to their pre-tort position. In some cases, equitable remedies, such as injunctions or specific performance, may be sought to prevent further harm or to compel certain actions. Ultimately, the goal of a tort remedy is to provide justice and discourage future wrongful conduct.
