法律英语专题：侵权法(tort law).pptVIP

General Tort a civil wrong which unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm ★It does not include breach of contract or trust. (A civil wrong can be a tort, breach of contract or breach of trust.) Purpose of tort law to provide relief to the injured party through the award of damages for the injuries incurred during a tortious act General to deter others from committing the same act US tort law Tort law in the U. S. is largely common law. Courts have the power to shape and change the elements of claims and defenses of existing torts and the power to create new torts. Statutes have been