What is the definition of tort law?

Tort law is broken into three categories:

  • Intentional tort – the Defendant knew or should have known, that the injury could occur as a result of his/her actions or inactions.
  • Negligent tort – Defendant was unaware that an injury could occur as a result of his/her actions, and at the same time, Defendant was not acting in a safe manner.
  • Strict liability tort – a specific action caused the damages rather than the lack of care on the defendant’s part.
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