Intro to Tort

Question 1

tort definition

Answer 1

tort/negligence is a civil wrong.

Question 2

liability definition

Answer 2

tort cases are concerned with who’s liable not guilty. it compensates those who are negatively affected. finds fault not guilt.

Question 3

parties in tort

Answer 3

claimant and defendant

Question 4

name for those who carry out a tort?

Answer 4

tortfeasor

Question 5

claimant info

Answer 5

claimant suffers a loss
defendant is alleged to have caused that loss
if claim is successful they may seek a remedy eg. compensation
in nuisance cases, the claimant may seek an injunction to stop an action from happening (type of remedy)