Tort Law -- Aims and Purposes

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Tort Law -- Aims and Purposes?

The primary aims of tort law are to provide monetary relief to injured parties for civil harms caused by others who are at-fault, to impose liability on the responsible parties, and to deter future harmful acts.

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