Common Law Tort

A common law tort is a legal wrong recognized by courts that causes harm or loss to another person, for which the injured party can seek compensation. These are based on principles established through judicial decisions over time, rather than written statutes. Examples include negligence (carelessness causing injury), trespass, or defamation. The goal is to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the harm occurred, typically through monetary damages. Common law torts serve to regulate personal behavior and maintain social order by holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions.