Tort

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000221",
  "term": "Tort",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "A civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, that results in injury or harm to another person or their property and for which the law provides a remedy, usually in the form of monetary damages. Torts are categorized as intentional, such as battery; negligent, such as causing an accident through carelessness; or strict liability, where fault is not a required element. The primary purpose of tort law is to compensate victims for their losses.",
    "A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person. The “victim” of a tort may be entitled to sue for the harm suffered. Victims of crimes may also sue in tort for the wrongs done to them. Most tort cases are handled in state court, except when the tort occurs on federal property (e.g., a military base), when the government is the defendant, or when a dispute between parties from different states falls under the federal court’s diversity jurisdiction."
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/tort/"
}