Defining a Tort

A tort is a wrongdoing that results in injury to another person or damage to another’s property. Torts differ from crimes in that crimes are punishable by the state in criminal court, whereas torts generally allow individuals to seek compensation for their injuries in civil court. Some acts can be both a tort and a crime.

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Intervening Cause

An intervening cause is a separate omission or act that breaks the direct connection between the actions of the defendant and a loss or injury to another person. As a result, intervening cause may be used as a legal defense in a civil lawsuit.

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