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Crime vs Tort (pt1) |
Criminal proceedings are between the wrongdoer and the state, the person wronged is merely a witness and receives no financial compensation. In tort proceedings, the injured party sues the wrongdoer for compensation. |
Compensation |
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Crime vs Tort (pt2) |
Criminal law is primarily concerned with punishing the wrongdoer while in tort the concern is predominantly to compensate the injured party. |
Punishment |
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Contract vs Tort |
Both contract an law of torts are concerned with civil obligations. However, the law of contract is about the enforcement of obligations established between the parties. In tort these duties are established by the law itself |
Source of Obligation |
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Tort |
A tort is a wrongful act or a civil wrong which may have been intentional or accidental and which results in injury to someone. |
Eg. negligence, assault, battery, fraud, etc. |
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Compensation |
This is the main focus of tort law. It allows liability to be attributed to an offender and requisite compensation to be assessed and awarded. |
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