Tort law is the name given to a body of law that addresses, and provides remedies for, civil wrongs not arising out of contractual obligations.[1] 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. Torts cover intentional acts and accidents.
Cripes Woody, now that is bringing back some memories for me.Tort can be summed up in one word .... negligence.
Which has its roots in Donoghue v Stevenson 1932, where the concept of duty of care was defined.
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