Torts Vocabulary Crossword

A wrong for which a remedy may be obtained, usually in the form of damages (money)
Legal responsibility for harm.
In a civil case, the injured party who brings legal action against the alleged wrongdoer.
A mutual agreement between tow sides in a civil lawsuit, made either before the case goes to trial or before a final judgement is entered, that settles or ends the dispute.
The reason an event occurs; that which produces an effect.
A legal defense in which it is determined that the plaintiff and defendant share the fault for a negligence tort. If proven, the plaintiff cannot recover damages.
1) Money asked for or paid by court order to a plaintiff for injuries or losses suffered; 2) The injuries or losses suffered by one person due to the fault of another.
The person against whom a claim is made.
A court's decision in a civil case.
Something to make up for harm done.
A legal obligation.
Torts that are caused by the negligence of the person who commits the tort.
Torts caused intentionally by the person committing the tort.
Torts where the law has determined that some activities are so dangerous that an individual engaging in those activities is liable for damages regardless of intent or negligence resulting in harm.
In a tort suit, a finding that the plaintiff was partly at fault and, therefore, does not deserve full compensation for his or her injuries.