Law of Torts Articles
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General Defenses to Liability in Torts
In a suit in tort, the plaintiff is required to prove the essential elements of the tort which the defendant is alleged to have committed. Even when the plaintiff proves the elements of the tort, the defendant may avoid his liability by taking the plea to some of the recognized general defenses or exceptions. These are some of the general defenses which may be taken against the action for various wrongs.
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Essentials of Law of Torts
In order to be successful in an action for Torts one needs to show legal damage or injury. It should be proved that there is a breach of legal duty or violation of a legal right that is vested in the plaintiff.
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Distinguishing Law of Torts from Law of Crimes
The main distinctions between Law of Torts and Criminal Law are discussed in this section
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General Defenses - Volenti non fit injuria
When a person consents to the infliction of any harm or injury upon himself, he will not get any remedy under the law of torts. This means that if the plaintiff voluntarily agrees to suffer some harm, he is not allowed to complain from that harm and how consent serves as a good defense against him.
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Nature and Definition of Law of Torts
Law of Torts means civil law. Tort is derived from the latin word ‘Tortum’ which means twisted and it implies a conduct which is not straight, twisted or unlawful. This is equivalent to English word wrong.
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