UNDERSTANDING TORTS JURISPRUDENCE

AUTHOR – ASHIKA. M. VIJAYKUMAR, STUDENT AT ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE

Best Citation – ASHIKA. M, UNDERSTANDING TORTS JURISPRUDENCE, JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ETHICS (JRE), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 11-19, APIS – 3920 – 0019 | ISBN – 978-81-961097-1-4.

Abstract

Tort law analyses the rules and concepts that regulate civil wrongs and their subsequent responsibility. This abstract presents a basic summary of torts jurisprudence, covering tort elements, negligence, deliberate torts, strict liability, defenses, tort remedies, and public policy’s role. Tort law focuses on the components required to establish a tort, such as the duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. One key component determining the standard of care, breach, causation, and resulting harm. Intentional torts include intentional acts that cause harm, including assault and slander. Individuals are held accountable for behaviors or conditions regardless of blame or purpose under strict liability. Contributory negligence and acceptance of risk are tort law defenses that can be used to challenge responsibility. Tort remedies seek to compensate victims and return them to pre-injury condition. Tort law is developed and interpreted with public policy considerations in mind, balancing goals such as deterrence, recompense, and justice. Legal practitioners and researchers must have a thorough understanding of tort jurisprudence. It provides a framework for analyzing civil wrongs, determining liability, and seeking remedies while considering societal ramifications and policy aims.

Keywords: civil, behavior, wrong, liability, remedies, defense.