Tort: Overview (test entry)

Hey, what IS this tort thing everyone is talking about? Everyone looks around, with these inquisitive eyes. What is this tort? Is it suitable for human consumption? What is it? Will we like it?

Well, i honestly can't answer that

This is more or less just a mini example of what my real notes will look like (because seriously, this isn't a real note. Then again, there is probably a number of people who actually don't know what tort is going into the course- or worse, who won't know what it is coming out).



I'll use this post to write down my disclaimer for all future publications- and that is probably the real use of this blogpost: please note that short notes don't cover everything and aren't designed to replace your own note-making. I'm just sharing how I do mine, and reading someone else's notes can help understanding and improve your own.
This is not a substitute for going to an actual lecture, or reading for yourself

Future notes will be longer, and aim to go into a lot more depth, but don't be fooled into thinking they can replace extensive reading or more in-depth notes.
While I aim to at least mention most important things in my notes, there will be things that aren't covered- I'm not perfect, I'm not a lecturer, I'm just a student like you.
Hopefully, you'll find my notes useful, but don't let them be a substitute for any part of your own study.  Enjoy!:)

Tort- A Very Short and not very useful Introduction (test entry)

• tort is a branch of civil law
• took its present shape in the 19th century but has developed considerably. 
• based on a claim hat the defendant has caused injury or loss to the claimant by breaking an obligation imposed by general law. 
• a way through which people who suffered injury are compensated. 
• whether losses should lie where they fall or if someone is to be made responsible for them. 
• the responsible person is often insured or is part of a government or large company, so losses are spread more widely.

• structured as a series of different torts with different purposes
• protect several different interests against interference (through damages, injunctions)
• ask yourself which interests are being protected against what kind of interference when studying. 

• tort protects to different degrees the physical integrity of the person, reputation, property and economic interest. 
• some torts require material damage to be done before there can be an action. 
• others apply where the claimant's rights have been interfered with/ are actionable per se.