How are tort laws different from other laws?

Answer by  JFH (25)

Tort laws govern civil actions wherein a person or entity has suffered a loss due to another party's negligence. Tort laws differ from state to state.

Answer by  javy24 (20)

The difference is that other law offenders are versus the state. The Tort law offender is always versus an individual or person

Answer by  Atomicrayon (2504)

Tort laws are on a by county or by tarrant basis. They differ from state laws in that they can be changed with only the city limits consent. Voted by your peers.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Tort law is a body of laws that address and provides remedies for civil wrongs that are not the result of contractual obligations. They give recourse to those harmed.

Answer by  notenoughfacts (257)

Tort laws are CIVIL laws, not criminal. Tort laws therefore carry penalties that revolve around money, restitution, equity. Criminal laws carry fines and therefore also include money consequences but also include possibilities of jail time. Because of this difference, people with a record of tortious judgments against them do not suffer the stigma of other offenders.

Answer by  palaeologus (564)

Tort law is focused solely on the civil liability of a person who wrongs another, rather than duties a person owes to the public at large. It is mostly judge-made.

Answer by  Rathjinngmailcom (234)

Tort Laws are a body of laws that address and provides remedies for civil wrongs not arising out of contractual obligation.