Tort law is designed to compensate one who suffers a loss or injury due to another person's wrongful act. A civil action arises under the law of torts, meaning a civil wrong. In tort litigation, a person or group sues another person or group to receive compensation for their loss or injuries, called damages.

• Identify and explain all the types of torts, both intentional and negligence, and provide an example of each.
• To successfully win a negligence lawsuit, what are the "elements" the plaintiff must prove and what three affirmative defenses are available to the defendant