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In relation to tortuous liability, explain the concept of damnum and injuria and the relationship between them.
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UNIT 3: LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION & GENERAL DEFENCES THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARALEGALS HEAD OFFICE 21, SOUTHERNHAY WEST, EXETER, DEVON EX1 1PR Tel: 01392251999 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW UNIT 3: THE LAW OF TORT ASSIGNMNET FOR LESSON 1 Nadine Basden #3 Battery Close St. David's, St. George's DD02, Bermuda Q: In relation to tortuous liability, explain the concept of damnum and injuria and the relationship between them. The late English law professor Sir Percy Winfield (1933) defined a tort as 'the breach of a duty primarily fixed by the law, where the duty is one towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for damages.' Therefore the Law of Tort is civil wrongs which are recognized by law. It is created through judges and legislatures, many of which are influenced by the Restatement of Torts (2nd). There are numerous specific torts which include but are not limited to: trespass assault, battery negligence, products liability, defamination and intentional infliction of emotional...
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