May I Know What Is Often Referred To As Tort?

[Burch]

May I Know What Is Often Referred To As Tort?

[Renfred]

A "tort" is a civil wrong. Such wrongs include negligence, nuisance and defamation(libel and slander). The law of torts represents the means whereby individuals may protect their private interests and obtain compensation from those who violate them.Tort law is said to be a development of the old maxim ubi jus ibi remedium(Every right needs a remedy).

A good article regarding law of torts in India can be found at : http://www.indlawnews.com/display.aspx?3529.

[Jansen]

Tort law is a body of law that addresses and provides remedies for civil wrongs not arising out of contractual obligations. A person who suffers legal damages may be able to use tort law to receive compensation from someone who is legally responsible, or liable, for those injuries. Generally speaking, tort law defines what constitutes a legal injury and establishes the circumstances under which one person may be held liable for another's injury. Tort law spans intentional and negligent acts.

[Mailhairer]

Civil Wrong doing: in civil law, a wrongful act for which damages can be sought by the injured party. Of course there is much more to this than my answer suggests. Microsoft Encarta.