the body of law that deals with civil wrongs except those that arise from contract problems

provides motivation for good conduct, deterring wrongful conduct and reducing the incidence of injuries

provides compensation for victim of a tort case through the award of damages for the injuries incurred during a tortious act

requiring that wrongdoers compensate the victims, it serves the sense of fairness

the subject of civil law disputes between private individuals

the person causing the harm meant to do so (intentionally hitting someone)

carelessness (causing an accident because you did not follow traffic rules)

the actor responsible even though he did not mean to harm the victim

physical injury, harm to economic and dignitary interests without physical injury also is important, particularly in business litigation

someone's good name and status in the community are injured

a false written or oral statement that damages another’s reputation

imposes on each member of society the duty to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others

attempts to find a balance between the harm caused to individuals and the benefit to society