Torts

Tort law is an area of law that deals with liability for injury or loss suffered by others. Tort law is a civil branch of law that aims to provide relief to those who are injured or harmed by the acts of others. Harm or loss can be physical, financial, or emotional, among other kinds. In order for a tort to be committed, one must either intentionally or negligently commit an act or breach a duty that causes harm of some kind to another. Common remedies in tort law include financial compensation, injunctive relief, or specific performance. Below is a list of commonly-used legal terms associated with tort law, as well as their dictionary definitions.