Tort Law
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May 1, 2024
Updated May 11, 2025
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Tort law is a fundamental area of civil law concerned with wrongful acts that cause harm or loss to another person, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. Unlike criminal law, which deals with actions considered offenses against the state, tort law focuses on disputes between private individuals or entities and aims to provide remedies, usually in the form of monetary compensation, to the injured party. The scope of tort law is vast, covering a wide array of situations where one party's conduct unfairly causes another party to suffer harm. This can range from physical injuries resulting from accidents to damage to reputation or property.
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