Tort Law

Tort Law addresses civil wrongs including negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. It provides remedies for personal injury, property damage, and economic loss.

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All Articles in Tort Law

Trespass to Land
Unauthorized entry upon another's real property.
Tort
A civil wrong causing harm for which a court provides remedy.
Conversion
Wrongful exercise of dominion over another's personal property.
Intentional Tort
A civil wrong committed with intent, such as assault, battery, or defamation.
Trespass to Chattels
Interference with another's personal property.
Nuisance
An activity that interferes with the use and enjoyment of property.
Legal Malpractice
Negligence by an attorney that causes harm to a client.
Abuse of Process
Using legal process for an improper purpose.
Invasion of Privacy
Intrusion into another person's private life without consent.
Malicious Prosecution
Initiating legal proceedings without probable cause and with malicious intent.
False Imprisonment
Unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement.
Contributory Negligence
A doctrine barring recovery if the plaintiff was partially at fault.
No Harm, No Foul
If no injury occurred, there is no legal violation.
Medical Malpractice
Negligence by a healthcare professional that causes harm to a patient.
Libel
Defamation in written or permanent form.
Defamation
False statements that harm another person's reputation.
Assumption of Risk
A defense that the plaintiff knowingly accepted the risks of an activity.
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
To a willing person, no injury is done. A person who consents to an act cannot claim damages for resulting harm.
Battery
Intentional and offensive physical contact with another person without consent.
Strict Liability
Liability imposed without proof of fault or intent for inherently dangerous activities.
Comparative Negligence
A doctrine reducing damages based on the plaintiff's percentage of fault.
Reasonable Person
A hypothetical standard of conduct in negligence cases.
Liable
Legally responsible for damages or obligations.
Joint and Several Liability
Liability where multiple parties can be sued individually or together.
Negligence
Failure to exercise reasonable care causing harm to another.
Product Liability
Liability of manufacturers for injuries caused by defective products.
He Who Consents Cannot Be Injured
Volenti non fit injuria - consent negates liability for harm.
Res Ipsa Loquitur
A doctrine where negligence is inferred from the nature of an accident.
Slander
Defamation in spoken or temporary form.
Truth Is a Defense
In defamation cases, proving the truth of a statement is a complete defense.