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| − | + | A '''tort''' is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy. The law of torts is generally separated into [[negligence]] and intentional torts. Under the common law "duty/breach" analysis, negligence is an act or omission that breaches a duty and causes harm. Generally, people have the duty to act as "reasonably prudent persons" and if a person does not act as a reasonably prudent person and an injury results, the person may be liable in tort. | |
| + | Intentional torts include: | ||
| + | '''Torts Against the Person''' | ||
| + | - Battery | ||
| + | - Assault | ||
| + | - False imprisonment | ||
| + | - Intentional infliction of emotional distress | ||
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| + | '''Torts Against Property''' | ||
| + | - Trespass to land | ||
| + | - Trespass to chattels | ||
| + | - Conversion | ||
| + | - Intentional interference with a contractual relationship | ||
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| + | '''Torts Against Economic and Dignitary Interests''' | ||
| + | - Defamation | ||
| + | - Slander | ||
| + | - Libel | ||
| + | - Invasion of privacy | ||
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| + | The word tort comes from the [[Latin]] ''tortum'', which means bent or twisted.<ref>http://m-w.com/dictionary/tort</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, April 9, 2018
A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy. The law of torts is generally separated into negligence and intentional torts. Under the common law "duty/breach" analysis, negligence is an act or omission that breaches a duty and causes harm. Generally, people have the duty to act as "reasonably prudent persons" and if a person does not act as a reasonably prudent person and an injury results, the person may be liable in tort.
Intentional torts include:
Torts Against the Person - Battery - Assault - False imprisonment - Intentional infliction of emotional distress
Torts Against Property - Trespass to land - Trespass to chattels - Conversion - Intentional interference with a contractual relationship
Torts Against Economic and Dignitary Interests - Defamation - Slander - Libel - Invasion of privacy
The word tort comes from the Latin tortum, which means bent or twisted.[1]