Definition of Tort feasor. Meaning of Tort feasor. Synonyms of Tort feasor

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Definition of Tort feasor

Tort feasor
Tort Tort, n. [F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See Torture.] 1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [Obs.] That had them long opprest with tort. --Spenser. 2. (Law) Any civil wrong or injury; a wrongful act (not involving a breach of contract) for which an action will lie; a form of action, in some parts of the United States, for a wrong or injury. Executor de son tort. See under Executor. Tort feasor (Law), a wrongdoer; a trespasser. --Wharton.

Meaning of Tort feasor from wikipedia

- focuses on the victim of discrimination, rather than on the tort-feasor. As a result, the tort-feasor is entitled to greater protection than if the statute...
- arrest of the vessel or cargo, as prize, defeasible, and also subject the tort feasor for damages therefore. Taking the prize before a prize court might be...
- amend the law relating to proceedings against, and contribution between, tort-feasors. Diseases of Animals Act 1935 25 & 26 Geo. 5. c. 31 2 August 1935 An...