A civil wrong for which a private individual may take legal action. (for an example of a tort see negligence) Click here to go back to the glossary. If you entered from another page click your web browsers "back" button
A wrong or injury for which the court provides a remedy through a civil action for damages.
A civil wrong; a wrongful injury to a person's property. There are three types of torts: intentional, negligence and strict liability.
An injury to a person for which the person causing the injury is legally responsible. A tort can be intentional or unintentional. A tort may be physical injury, or nonphysical injury.
A wrong for which a civil (as opposed to criminal) action can be brought. Many tort claims arise from negligence.
a civil wrong which causes injury as a result of a breach of a legal duty owed to another
A wrongful act committed by one person against another person or his property. It is the breach of a legal duty imposed by law other than by contract.
A wrongful act other than a breach of contract that injures another and for which the law imposes civil liability: a violation of a duty (as to exercise due care) imposed by law as distinguished from contract for which damages or declaratory relief (as an injunction) may be obtained. Back
Any wrongful act, damage or injury done willfully, negligently or in circumstances involving strict liability, but not involving breach of contract, for which a civil lawsuit can be brought.
Injury or wrong committed on a person or property of another for which remedy can be sought in civil court, except that which involves a contract.
A civil wrong or injury, other than that arising from a breach of contract.
legal wrong committed by one person against the person or property of another.
A negligent or intentional civil wrong not arising out of a contract or statute that injures someone in some way and for which the injured person may sue the wrongdoer for damages.
a private wrong (excluding breach on contract), for which damages may be recovered
A type of legal wrong of a personal nature.
A legal wrong committed upon the person or property of another independent of contract.
Civil wrong or harm, other than a breach of contract, for which a court will provide a remedy.
An injury or wrong committed against another person or another person’s property.
Based on the French word for "wrong," a tort is any intentionally or accidentally wrongful act that results in injury to another person, and includes acts negligence or omission.
A civil breach of personal duty owed to one's fellow citizens in general, as opposed to a breach of contract. The injured person has the right to damages from the wrongdoers.
A wrongful act or omission, arising in the course of social relationships, other than contracts, which violates a person's legally protected right, and for which the law provides a remedy in the form of an action for damages. Negligent torts are those which arise as a result of the failure to meet the duty to exercise care for the safety of the person or property of others.
From French for "wrong," whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another.
A private wrong that causes harm to another.
A legal wrong which is not an offence, but which may give rise to a liability for civil compensation eg: negligence• Children & Civil Law• Time Limits in Civil Matters
A wrongful act; wrong; injury; violation of a legal right.
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
a breach of a non-contractual duty potentially owed to the entire world, imposed by law
a breach of duty (other than contractual duty) which gives rise to an action for damages
a civil punishment or fine as a result of a lawsuit
a civil (rather than criminal) wrongdoing
a legal wrong for which the court can provide a remedy, usually monetary damages
an act by one party which contributes to the harm
an action inherently wrong
an act that injures someone in some way, and for which the injured person may sue the wrongdoer for damages
an injury to a person or his feelings, reputation or property for which the law will compensate the injured party with a monetary award
an injury to a person's body, property or reputation
an injury to one person for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible
an injury to someone's person, reputation, or feelings or damage to real property
an intentional or negligent action taken by a legal entity that causes harm to another
an intentional or unintentional harm to the person or property of another
a noncontractual, noncriminal breach of duty
a non-criminal wrong, such as invading one's privacy
a private injury or wrong arising from a breach of duty created by law
a private wrong, asserted and dismissed at the will of one private individual against another
a term used in the common law that comes from Law French which means, literally, 'a wrong' for which the law provides a remedy
a type of legal action in which an injured part (the plaintiff) sues the alleged wrongdoer (the defendant) for the harm suffered
a violation of a legal duty resulting in damages to the plaintiff
a wrong for whichthe injured party may bring a suit in court for damages in the form of monetary compensation
a wrong for which the remedy is pursued by, and at the discretion of, the injured individual or his or her representative, while a crime is a wrong for which the wrongdoer is prosecuted by the state for the purpose of punishment
a wrongful act committed against persons or property that does not necessarily constitute a crime and most often is the result of negligence or carelessness
a wrongful act done willfully, negligently, or in circumstances involving strict liability (such as a defectively manufactured or designed product) for which a court of law will grant monetary damages to compensate an injury
a wrongful act, intentional or accidental, which causes injury to another
a wrongful action committed by one individual or party upon another individual or party, through which harm or damage is inflicted upon the victim of the wrongful action
a wrongful act, not involving a breach of contract, that results in an injury, a loss or damage for which the injured party can bring a lawsuit to recover or compensate their losses
a wrongful act or injury for which damages are sought in a civil (as opposed to criminal) court
a wrongful act or omission by an individual that causes harm to another individual
a wrongful act perpetrated by one person against another
a wrongful act that injures a person, the person's property, or reputation and for which the person is entitled to economic compensation
a wrongful act to the client or his belongings and is not indicated in this instance
a wrongful injury claim against someone for causing injury to another
a wrongful injury to a person or his or her property
a wrong or injustice occasioning damage
a wrong resulting from a breach of a legal duty, that exists by virtue of society's expectations regarding interpersonal conduct
a wrong that someone commits to another
A wrongful act against another person, other than breach of contract, that results in injury or damage on which a civil lawsuit may be based.
A term applied to a miscellaneous and to a more or less unconnected group of civil wrongs, not arising from a contract, for which a court will provide for money damages.
A wrongful act or breach of legal duty resulting in damages, not founded on contract.
An injury or wrong committed against an individual by another, either intentionally or unintentionally, giving rise to a claim for monetary damages.
A wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, such that the law permits compensation of damages.
A tort is negligent or wrongful conduct which causes bodily injury or property damage for which compensation can be recovered in a civil lawsuit. Most torts are the result of negligence such as automobile accidents. Some are intentional, such as libel, slander, assault and battery.
French word meaning "wrong". Body of law which determines rights and liabilities when property is damaged or a person is injured, through negligent or intentional conduct.
A civil wrong that harms someone for which the inured party has the right to sue for damages in civil courts. Examples include malpractice, defamation and negligence. Crimes and breaches of contract are not considered torts.
A civil wrong for which monetary damages may be provided. Does not include losses arising out of contracts.
A tort is an unintentional violation of another person's rights, usually due to negligence. It is different than a crime, which generally is an intentional violation of another's rights. A tort is subject to civil action and subsequent judgement for damages payable to the wronged party, whereas a crime is subject to criminal action and subsequent penalty.
A civil wrong. Includes Negligence, Trespass, Assault, Battery and Defamation.
A wrongful act committed against another person or against another person's property, for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.... read full article
A private of civil wrong or injury committed against a person or property and is independent of any contract.
a wrongful act that violates a person's private or civil rights and creates a liability under which the victim of the violation may sue the person or persons responsible in civil court.
A wrongful act, other than breach of contract, committed by one person against another creating a possible legal liability.
Wrong; Injury; the opposite of right.
A wrongful act, resulting in injury or damage, on which a civil action can be based.
In civil law, generally, a wrong or injury committed against a person or property. A tort does not include breach of contract.
A civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which a court of law will afford legal relief, e.g. harming another by an act of negligence in driving an auto.
A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
A civil wrong which injures another - for example, an automobile accident where one of the drivers is negligent. total loss A vehicle is declared a total loss if the cost of repairing the vehicle is greater than the value of the vehicle.
A personal injury recognized by law. The injured person can bring a lawsuit for monetary damages such as loss of earning capacity, medical expenses and pain and suffering. There are three main classes of torts: intentional torts (e.g. hitting a person); negligent torts (causing an accident) and strict liability torts (e.g. selling defective products.)
A civil action arising from a wrongful act or omission, in which a plaintiff may sue a defendant for damages.
A legal term describing when someone is deemed legally responsible for injuring another person or damaging his/her property. Some states encourage you to make a tort provision, thereby reducing the cost of your premium by limiting your right to sue for non-monetary damages.
A civil wrong (as opposed to a criminal wrong), which may be either intentional or accidental. If someone is driving and hits an unoccupied parked car, they commit a tort in that they have caused a wrong to another party which does not rise to the level of a crime. If they fail to stop at the scene of the accident, they also commit a crime, which is a criminal wrong in addition to, and separate from the tort.
A private or civil wrong or injury for which the court provides a remedy through an action for damages.
A civil, not criminal, wrong. An injury against a person or property.
A civil (q.v.) wrong, other than a breach of contract, which causes harm intentionally or otherwise for which the injured person may claim damages (compensation). For example, negligence (q.v.).
Any negligent or willful act of school officers or employees by which pupils or other innocent persons are wrongfully injured or damaged.
A civil wrong committed against a person for which compensation may be sought through a civil Court, eg personal injury, negligent driving or libel.
A private or civil wrong or injury where there is no contract (for example: trespass); the remedy that is sought is usually a monetary award for damages.
comes from the Latin word "tortus" which means "wrong". Compensation is an important part of tort law. It is a practical way to restore injured parties to a position similar to a position similar to the one they enjoyed before the injury. While they are not courts, tribunals are run by sets of established rules and are aimed at ensuring that all interested parties have the opportunity to make submissions before them. warrant is an official order authorizing a specific act, such as an arrest or the search of someoneâ€(tm)s home.
A private or civil wrong exclusive of a breach of contract.
A violation of a right created by operation of law; a private or civil wrong or injury.
A private wrong. At this time torts included trespass, trespass on the case, trover, ejectment, detinue and replevin.
A civil or private wrong for which the law allows a remedy for damages.
A legal wrong arising from a breach of duty fixed by law, except under contract, causing injury to persons or property and redressible by legal action for damages.
A wrong done by one person to another.
This is a legal term that means “civil wrong” - it includes negligence cases such as car accident claims against the at-fault person. When we refer to the “tort case”, we are usually talking about the lawsuit against the other driver. Your claim against your own insurer, on the other hand, is considered a “contract” case since it is based on the contract between you and your insurer.
Injury caused by negligence or wrongful act of another person, which cannot be classified as a breach of contract.
A lawsuit brought by a plaintiff to claim damages for a wrong done to the plaintiff, regardless of whether or not the grievance was intentional or accidental. A common example of a tort lawsuit is one seeking damages for injuries sustained in an auto accident or truck accident.
Private or civil wrong or injury other than a breach of contract for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of an action for damages. The majority of civil cases involve property or automobile damages resulting from accidents
Any action or inaction that wrongs, damages, or injures another, and thus forms the basis of a civil lawsuit.
other sections in this glossary have referred to the concept of a tort or civil wrong. Many different types of wrongs are classified as torts including trespass, nuisance, negligence and defamation. The law of tort is part of what is generally known as the common law, in other words the basic principles go back to a time before the current modern legal system took over, although most torts have been subsequently redefined or clarified either by statute or by the courts in cases.
A breach of a duty imposed by law (rather than by contract) which gives a right of action for damages.
"1. Wrong. 2. Generally, an injury other than a breach of contract for which recovery of damages is permitted by the law." Dukelow
A civil wrong, giving rise to a cause of action, independent of contract.
An injury or wrong committed with or without force to the person or property of another giving rise to a claim for damages.
An injury or wrong against a person.
A civil wrong which can be redressed by awarding damages. See, e.g. Smith v. United States, 507 U.S. 197 (1993). (Wex)
In general a civil wrong, other than breach of contract, for which a court will provide a remedy in the form of a suit for damages.
Derived from the Latin word tortus which means wrong. In French, "tort" means "a wrong". Today, tort refers to that body of the law which will allow an injured person to obtain compensation from the person who caused the injury. All persons are expected to live without injuring others. When they do injury to others, either intentionally or by negligence, tort law can be invoked so that they can be required by a court to pay money ("damages") to the injured party so that, ultimately, they will suffer from their own injurious actions. Tort also serves as a deterrent by sending a message to the community as to what is unacceptable conduct.
An act of wrongdoing committed negligently or willfully, but not as a breach of contract, which results in legal liability; auto insurance plans cover unintentional torts.
A tort is any act or failure to act (if there was a duty to act) which causes harm or damage. Examples of torts include assault, battery, fraud, misrepresentation, defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, and negligence. If there is a claim against your corporation, other than a claim by the government, it will likely be based in contract or tort.
a civil wrong or injury for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
(Délit civil) A civil wrong, or injury caused by one person to another.
A private wrong or harm (other than a breach of contract) committed against another, resulting in legal liability. A tort is either intentional or accidental (negligent). Automobile liability insurance is purchased to protect one from suits arising from unintentional torts.
A wrong; a civil wrong for which the remedy is a common law action for unliquidated damages and which is not exclusively the breach of a contract, or the breach of a trust or other merely equitable obligation.
A wrongful act that is neither a crime nor a breach of contract, but that renders the perpetrator liable to the victim for damages.
A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintentional, and it is mainly against liability for unintentional torts that one buys Liability Insurance.
an injury to person or property in violation of a duty raised by operation of law (i.e., a noncontractual duty).
An injury or wrong committed on the person or property of another. A tort is an infringement on the rights of an individual, but not founded on a contract. The most common tort action is a suit for damages sustained in an automobile accident.
A breach of duty involving a civil wrong (other than a breach of contract) that can lead to common law action for damages.
A wrongful act resulting in damage or injury, on which a civil action can be based. This doesn't include breach of contract.
A legal wrong arising from a duty owed to people generally rather than specifically as by contract.
A civil wrong (as opposed to criminal offense) committed by a perpetrator against a victim. A defendant/perpetrator can be subject to both criminal and civil charges for his or her actions.
A civil wrong or injury caused by one person to another, e.g. negligence causing bodily injury or property damage and giving rise to an action for damages.
a civil injury or wrong committed to the person or property of another
Any civil wrong or injury arising outside a contract that is remedied by compensation.
A civil wrong that result in an injury to a person or property.
a generic term encompassing many different causes of action in which a plaintiff alleges some injury caused by the defendant. Torts include such actionable wrongs as assault, invasion of privacy, product liability (injury caused by defective goods) and many others. The most common tort is an action for negligence; a person injured by the negligent conduct of another (such as in an automobile accident) may sue to recover monetary damages for those injuries.
A private or civil wrong, independent of contract; failure to perform some duty imposed by law or custom, resulting in injury to another. The "victim" of a tort may be entitled to sue for damages to compensate for the harm suffered. Victims of crimes may also sue in tort for the wrongs done to them. (See also damages.)
A wrongful act or violation of a legal right for which a civil action will lie.
A civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which one may recover damages or seek an injunction.
Tort is a legal term used to describe instances when someone is deemed legally responsible for injuring another person or damaging his/her property. Some states ask you to select a tort provision. In these states, you can limit your right to sue for non-monetary damages (like pain and suffering) in exchange for a reduction to your premium.
A wrong committed by one person against another; a civil, not a criminal wrong; a wrong not arising out of a contract; a violation of a legal duty that one person has toward another. Negligence and libel are torts. Every tort is composed of a legal obligation, a breach of that obligation, and damage as the result of the breach of the obligation.
A legal wrong arising from a duty fixed by law. Breach of this duty causing injury to persons or property is repressible by legal action for damages. Liability for tort involves private or civil wrong or injury and is distinct from that under contract in that the duty is owed to people, generally, rather than to a specified individual.
Any wrongful act for which a civil suit may be brought, that does not involve a breach of contract.
Derived from the Latin word tortus which meant wrong. In French, "tort" means a wrong". Tort refers to that body of the law which will allow an injured person to obtain compensation from the person who caused the injury. Every person is expected to conduct themselves without injuring others. When they do so, either intentionally or by negligence, they can be required by a court to pay money to the injured party ("damages") so that, ultimately, they will suffer the pain cause by their action. Tort also serves as a deterrent by sending a message to the community as to what is unacceptable conduct.
a civil wrong. Torts may be intentional or unintentional. Some intentional torts are also crimes (e.g., assault is both a tort and a crime). Unintentional torts are the primary subject of LIABILITY INSURANCE, although some intentional torts are also insurable (e.g., libel and slander are intentional torts that can be covered by Coverage B of the Commercial General Liability policy). (See NEGLIGENCE)
A civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, committed against a person or their property, for which the law provides a remedy.
A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintentional, and liability insurance is mainly purchased to cover unintentional torts.
In Conflict of Laws, the choice of law rules for tort are intended to select the lex causae by which to determine the nature and scope of the judicial remedy to claim damages for loss or damage suffered.