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Tortious Conduct: Behaviour That Is Negligently, Intentionally, or Recklessly Wrongful
Question: What is the role of tort law in Canada?
Answer: Tort law in Canada plays a crucial role in maintaining societal order by holding individuals and organizations accountable for actions that cause harm to others. It provides remedies for a variety of civil wrongs, beyond just breach of contract, ensuring compensation for victims and deterring future misconduct. This legal framework not only upholds moral standards but also fosters a culture of ethical responsibility and mutual respect. For assistance with tort disputes, Anderson Aylwin Begg & Co. offers comprehensive legal services across Oshawa, Toronto, and other locations.
Various Tort Disputes
Most people will have a vague understanding of various tort law issues despite lacking knowledge of the actual definition of tort law. The word tort, while funny sounding, is actually a word derived from the Latin word tortum which, loosely translated, means wrongdoing. In the realm of law, tort is a civil law matter other than breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty, and involves the right to sue for compensation, among other things. It is generally believed that the first use of the word tort within a legal proceeding was within the case of Boulston v. Hardy, (1597), 77 E.R. 216, during the time when Galileo was still alive.
By imposing liability for harmful acts, tort law supports the social objective of accountability as it gives injured parties a means of seeking justice and acts as a deterrent against careless or wrongful conduct in both public and private spheres. Beyond financial redress, tort law expresses and enforces shared societal principles. Tort law promotes confidence in legal remedies and reinforces the importance of acting with integrity and respect within interpersonal and institutional relationships.
Common Issues Include:
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“... I include myself among those who had never heard of the tort of barratry ...”
~ C.A. Osborne A.C.J.O.
McIntyre Estate v. Ontario, 2001 CanLII 7972 (ON CA)
As above, even a highly experienced and knowledgeable Court of Appeal judge can be unfamiliar with all aspects of tort law; and accordingly, with dozens of legally recognized torts applicable to various forms of wrongdoing, it is necessary to carefully review the relevant law applicable to tort matters.
