COMPARISON BETWEEN TORTS AND OTHER ASPECTS OF LAW

Introduction

There is a very thin line between torts and other aspects of law. For better understanding of the law of torts, it would be best if a comparison is made between it and the other aspects of law.

Torts and Crime

The foremost purpose of criminal law is to punish wrongdoers for their harmful action towards the society. Read More…

INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF TORTS

Definition of the Law of Torts

The word “tort” originates from the latin word tortus which means “twisted”. It later evolved to mean wrong as it is still been used in the French language: J’ai tort which means “I am wrong”. In English law, the word has a technical meaning that translates to mean a legal wrong for which the law provides remedy. There have been numerous attempts to define tort by various academics. Some of such definitions will be considered. Read More…

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