What do you call an obligation to be careful and not to hurt anyone
the duty of care
What is a tort?
a type of civil wrong
How do lawyers say to "break" a contract?
to breach a contract
This tort occurs when one party owes another party a duty of care, and fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing damage to that party.
the tort of negligence
a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury
damages
What are your ___________________for starting legal action?
grounds
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
allegations against the defendant
to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you
to sue someone
The judge will _____________in favour of the claimant.
find
The claimant _______________a claim in the court.
issues
The defendant has 14 days to ___________to a claim.
respond
