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Tort claims act

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004937

A statute that waives sovereign immunity, allowing private individuals to sue a government entity for injuries or damages caused by the negligence of its employees. These acts typically contain specific procedures, limitations on liability, and exceptions for certain governmental functions. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) permits such lawsuits against the United States government under specified conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004937
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/tort-claims-act/"
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