- action of torts
- court case as a result of a civil wrong (Law)
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action of torts
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TORTS — The Principal Categories of Torts The liability of various tortfeasors is discussed in relative detail in the Torah. Four principal cases are considered: (1) where someone opens a pit into which an animal falls and dies (Ex. 21:33–4); (2) where… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
action on the case — A common law species of personal action of formerly extensive application, otherwise called trespass on the case, or simply case, from the circumstance of the plaintiffs whole case or cause of complaint being set forth at length in the original… … Black's law dictionary
action on the case — A common law species of personal action of formerly extensive application, otherwise called trespass on the case, or simply case, from the circumstance of the plaintiffs whole case or cause of complaint being set forth at length in the original… … Black's law dictionary
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Cause of action — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue … Wikipedia
concert of action — con·cert of action / kän sərt / 1: a theory in torts that imposes liability on all defendants who have committed tortious acts that contributed to the plaintiff s injury even though only one actually caused the injury compare alternative… … Law dictionary
Conversion (law) — For other uses of the word conversion , see Conversion. Conversion is a common law tort. A conversion is a voluntary act by one person inconsistent with the ownership rights of another.[1] It is a tort of strict liability.[2] Its criminal… … Wikipedia
tort — [ tɔr ] n. m. • 980; lat. pop. tortum, neutre subst. de tortus « tordu, de travers », de torquere « tordre » A ♦ (En loc., sans article) 1 ♦ AVOIR TORT : ne pas avoir le droit, la raison de son côté (opposé à avoir raison) . « Prouver que j ai… … Encyclopédie Universelle
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