Cases that set a rule of civil liability for a wrong done to another person outside of contract, most centrally the modern duty of care in negligence. Belongs here: foundational negligence and civil-liability doctrine. Does not belong here: a claim against the state framed as tort but decided on constitutional or administrative grounds, classified by that holding instead.
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Defining CharacteristicA tort is a civil wrong, other than breach of contract, that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. 1 Browse By
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1. Tort (Wikipedia)
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A tort is a civil wrong, other than breach of contract, that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
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