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  1. Tort - Wikipedia

    Tort law may also be contrasted with contract law, which provides civil remedies after breach of a duty that arises from a contract. Obligations in both tort and criminal law are more fundamental …

  2. Tort | Definition, Examples, Laws, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 19, 2025 · Tort, in common law, civil law, and the vast majority of legal systems that derive from them, any instance of harmful behavior, such as physical attack on one’s person or …

  3. tort | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

    A tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability. In the context of torts, "injury" describes the invasion of …

  4. What Is Tort Law? Definition, Types, and Examples - LegalClarity

    Dec 11, 2025 · Tort law is the area of civil law that provides a framework for individuals seeking financial recovery after being harmed by the actions or inactions of another private party. It …

  5. Introduction to Tort Law | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

    May 26, 2023 · A tort is an act or omission that causes legally cognizable harm to persons or property. Tort law, in turn, is the body of rules concerned with remedying harms caused by a …

  6. Understanding Tort Law: Definitions, Examples, and How It Works

    Aug 24, 2025 · Tort law covers civil suits that seek to remedy wrongful acts by awarding monetary compensation. The three main categories of tort law are negligence, intentional harm, and …

  7. TORT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TORT is a wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction. How to use tort in a sentence.

  8. LibGuides: Tort Law Research Guide: Introduction to Torts

    Jul 22, 2025 · A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which a remedy may be obtained, usually in the form of damages. The three major types of torts are intentional torts, …

  9. What is Tort Law? - The American Museum of Tort Law

    Tort law has been called the law of wrongful injuries. It is the law that protects and compensates people who have been injured by the negligence, or recklessness, or intentional acts of …

  10. Tort - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm to another person by violating a protected right. A civil wrong is an act or omission that is intentional, accidental, or negligent, other than a breach of …