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What is the definition of Tort Law?
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Tort Law is that part of law that deals with wrongful acts that can result in a tort, and for which a lawsuit can be brought against. This includes acts of negligence, intentional interference and any other act that can result in injury or damage. However, this excludes breach of contract, as this aspect is governed by contract law.
Tort law states that a lawsuit can be brought to court by someone who suffers from physical, economic or legal harm because of someone else's act.
This can be divided into three general categories - strict liability torts, intentional torts and negligent torts (which also includes professional and medical malpractice).
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