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The Aims of the Law of Tort.
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Essay by: M. Shahbaz Hassan Student Number: HAS03238400 Course: F/T CPE (Legal Studies) "An intelligent approach to the study of law must take account of its purpose, and must be prepared to test the critically in the light of its purpose. The question that I shall propound is the end or social function or raison d'etre of the law of tort, and particularly of the action in tort for damages. It is commonly said that the civil action for damages aims at compensation, as opposed to the criminal prosecution which aims at punishment. This however, does not look below the surface of things. Granted that the immediate object of the tort action is to compensate the plaintiff at the expense of the tortfeasor, but why do we wish to do this ? Is it to restore the status quo ante, but if so, why do we want to restore the status quo ante...
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