1. Torts (Introduction)

2.  Tort law defined 1. What is a tort? A tort is a private (civil) wrong against persons and their property. 2. What is the primary aim of tort law? It is to compensate injured persons for the legally recognizable harms.

3. 3. How to distinguish tort and crime? A crime is a ____wrong arising from__________, whereas a tort is a private wrong arising from a violation of a private duty. ( public;a violation of a public duty) _ ____ Tom bribes a public official. _____ If Tom walks away with Amy ’ s coat wrongly but honestly thinking that it is his. (crime; the tort of conversion)

4. 4. How to distinguish tort and breach of contract? A tort arises from the violation of an obligation or duty created ______. The wrongs and injuries caused by a breach of contract arise from the violation of an obligation or duty created by _________. (by law; the agreement of the parties)

5. 5. How to classify torts? against persons intentional torts against property Torts unintentional torts (negligence) strict liability