1) A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal

liability.
2) Tort vs. crime: The main difference between tort and criminal offence is that
the criminal offence is brought up by the authorities such as the Crown Prosecution
Service whereas the tort is brought up by an individual or an organisation against
another person or organisation.
3) the plaintiff must establish on the balance of probabilities that:
step 1: the defendant owed them a duty of care;
step 2: the defendant breached the duty of care to them;
step 3: they suffered damage as a direct result of the breach

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