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