Folks, Just you are all on the same page, here is a dictionary definition of tort: __________ tort ['ttrt] Anglo-French, wrongful or illegal act, from Old French, injury, from Medieval Latin tortum, from Latin, neuter of tortus twisted, from past participle of torquere to twist : a wrongful act other than a breach of contract that injures another and for which the law imposes civil liability: a violation of a duty (as to exercise due care) imposed by law as distinguished from contract for which damages or declaratory relief (as an injunction) may be obtained also : a cause of action based on such an act Example: the court declined to recognize the tort -- National Law Journal Example: cannot sue in tort (compare crime delict) __________ Here's a nice introductory disquistion to common law tort: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nasd/docs/as00300.html S a n d y
