Property Damage

What is Property Damage?

Injury to real or personal property through another's negligence, willful destruction, or by an act of nature. In lawsuits for damages caused by negligence or a willful act, property damage may include harm to an automobile, a fence, a tree, a home, or any other possession.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Automobile Insurance
• Breach of Duty
• Res Ipsa Loquitur

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