Torts Vocab

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Violation of civil law due to breach causing harm

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Tort

Front

Ruling of a court in a civil case

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Judgment

Front

Compensation requested by a plaintiff for injury or loss caused by another.

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Damages

Front

Action to compensate for an injury

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Remedy

Front

Legal obligation to act or refrain from acting, causing harm to the plaintiff.

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Liability

Front

Legal principles established by court decisions

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Common Law

Front

Degree of proof to establish a defendant's guilt; in civil cases, it's a preponderance of evidence.

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Standard of Proof

Front

Percentage of a settlement paid to the attorney

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Contingency Fee

Front

Damages awarded by a court to compensate for harm (emotional, physical, financial).

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compensatory

Front

Damages awarded as acknowledgment of a wrongful action, despite minimal injury.

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Nominal