Law of Tort Archives

What Is Meant By The Term ‘Tort’? Discuss The Traditional Way To Understand A Tort

July 24, 2021October 13, 2019 by Nidhi Chhillar

INTRODUCTION The word tort has been derived from the Latin word ‘tortum’ which means ‘to twist’. Thus, the word ‘tort’ means any conduct which is not straight but is unlawful, crooked, twisted. Thus, the word tort refers to the unlawful …

Rule of Absolute Liability and Strict Liability.

March 22, 2022July 18, 2019 by Vaishali Phull

RULE OF STRICT LIABILITY This rule was laid down in the year 1868. The principle of strict liability was laid down in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher. This principle states that any person who keeps hazardous substances on his …