What is ' tort'? Where and how did the idea of tort orgininate?

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What is ' tort'? Where and how did the idea of tort orgininate?

I know the answers to both....just thought you all might like a little trivia to share.

2007-01-16 15:13:34 · 2 answers · asked by missellie 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration

This is not OFF TOPIC JUNK.....it has to do with AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE!!! Maybe some of you DON'T know the answer!!!! Ever hear of paying for 'tort'? Here in Pennsylvania we pay for it!!!!!!!!

2007-01-17 10:51:24 · update #1

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In the common law, a tort is a wrong for which the law provides a remedy. The term comes from Law French and means, literally, 'a wrong'.

In plain english it looks like a violation of law.

2007-01-16 15:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Off topic. Please don't post off-topic junk like this. This isn't a chat room.

2007-01-17 00:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋