Torts Civil Wrongs Tort When someone commits a wrong in civil law.
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Transcript of Torts Civil Wrongs Tort When someone commits a wrong in civil law.
Torts
• The harmed individual is known as the plaintiff• The plaintiff wishes to seek a judgment against
the defendant (the wrongdoer)
Torts
• The harmed individual is known as the plaintiff• The plaintiff wishes to seek a judgment against
the defendant (the wrongdoer)
• If found guilty, the defendant must pay damages (there is no jail time)
In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened
• 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property
In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened
• 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property• They seek a remedy
In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened
• 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property• They seek a remedy
• A person has failed to exercise reasonable care
In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened
• 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property• They seek a remedy
• A person has failed to exercise reasonable care• They seek legal liability
Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages
from wrongdoers
• Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement
Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages
from wrongdoers
• Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement
• IF a settlement cannot be reached, then a person may decide to sue
Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages
from wrongdoers
• Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement
• IF a settlement cannot be reached, then a person may decide to sue• 90% of tort cases end in a settlement
Types of Torts
• Intentional Wrong – when a person acts with the intent of injuring a person/property
Types of Torts
• Intentional Wrong – when a person acts with the intent of injuring a person/property• Joe gets angry and punches the window of
Julia’s car, breaking it
Types of Torts
• Negligence – person fails to use reasonable care, and causes harm• Alison is texting while drinving, and hits a
pedestrian
Types of Torts
• Strict Liability – person engaged in an activity so dangerous that there is serious risk of harm even if the person acts with the utmost care