Law of Torts
Nature of Law of Torts - Meaning, Concept and Definition of "Tort" Meaning: Tort is derived from latin term "Tortum" meanings, 'to twist '. In French , tort means ' Wrong ' and in Roman , ' Delict '. Tort is a civil wrong, and it differs from breach of contract. Tort is an infringement of a private common law right in rem. Liability in tort arises from 'breach of a duty', primarily fixed by law which is towards others, in general. The breach of this duty is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages by way of compensation. A person, who commits a tort or wrong, is called a 'tort-feasor' or 'wrong-doer', his act is called as 'tortuous act' WINFIELD , defined Tort in his book ' The Law of Tort ' as, "Tortuous liability arises from the breach of a duty primarily fixed by law; this duty is towards persons and its breach in redressible by an action for unliquidated damages". Winfield