What is a Tort?

Tort law is a body of law that addresses and provides remedies for civil wrongs not arising out of contractual obligations. A person who suffers legal damages may be able to use tort law to receive compensation from someone who is legally responsible, or liable, for those injuries. The following is a sample of types of torts.

Types of torts

Intentional torts

Assault
Battery
False imprisonment
Intentional infliction of emotional distress
Consent
Necessity
Trespass to chattels
Trespass to land
Conversion (law) - converts/ steals - another's property to his/her own use.
Self-defense/use of deadly force

Property torts

Trespass to land Conversion (law)
Detinue - is an action for the wrongful detention of goods
Replevin - a legal remedy for a person to recover goods unlawfully withheld
Trover - wrongful taking of personal property

Dignitary torts

Defamation
Invasion of privacy
Breach of confidence
Abuse of process
Malicious prosecution
abuse of process
Alienation of affections - brought by a deserted spouse against a third party alleged to be responsible for the failure of the marriage

Economic torts

Fraud
Tortious interference-Intentional interference with contractual relations
Conspiracy (civil)
Restraint of trade

Nuisance

Public nuisance

Negligence

Duty of care
Breach of duty
Factual causation - But for the defendant’s act, would the harm have occurred?
Legal causation or remoteness
Damages

Duty to visitors

Attractive - it can be applied to virtually anything on the property of the landowner.
Trespasser
Licensee
Invitee - the legal rights of the visitor if they are injured due to the negligence of the property owner.

Strict liability torts

Product liability
Ultra hazardous activity
Negligence
Breach of warranty
Consumer protection.