Law Of Tort

The Nature Of Tort

Definitions

“Tort” means a conduct which is not straight or lawful but on the other hand
twisted crooked or unlawful.

Tort is civil wrong but every civil wrong is not a tort

“Tort” term found in common law system for a civilly actionable harm or wrong.

Analytically the law of Tort is a branch of the law of obligations.

Torts may be classified into those involving negligence and the wrongs of the
strict liability , also be classified into torts affecting the person(e.g. trespass,
negligence) , the family(e.g. wrongful death of a relative), property (e.g.
trespassing to a land or goods, nuisance etc.)
Civil wrong which is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages and
which is another than a mere breach of contract or breach of trust.

Thus, it may be observed that:

1. Tort is a civil wrong.
2. This civil wrong is other then a mere breach of contract or breach of trust.
3. This wrong is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages.

Difference between
1. Tort and crime
2. Tort and contract
3. Tort and trust.
4. Tort and quasi contract