tort - a private wrong committed by one person against another

tortfeasor ― a person who commits a tort

tortfeasor interferes with another person's rights:

• possession of certain rights by an innocent party
• a violation of those rights by the tprtfeasor
• a resulting injury that some how hurts the person who's rights are violated

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tort(s) ― the law of civil wrongs

a wrongful act (other than a breach of contract) that results in injury to another party's person, property, dignity, or reputation and which is recognized by statue or common law as a legitimate basis for liability.

Civl and criminal (the differences)

• Who the parties are
  • plaintiff vs prosecution
• What are the possible outcomes
  • liable vs guilty
• The applicable standard of proof
  • preponderance vs beyond a reasonable doubt
• The consequences for the defendant
  • civil damages vs criminal penalties
• The procedural rules that apply
  • civil procedures vs criminal procedures

Torts; disputes between private parties

• the injured plaintiff beings suit against the defendant for damages

Criminal action; prosecutor (acting on behalf of the government) charges the defendant for a crime.

• Injuries on which.... (cont. Later)