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Distinction between Torts and Crime

Distinction between Torts and Crime

by Amena Sultana (ID:222-26-524) -
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Defination of Tort: Tort means a civil wrong which is not exclusively  a breach of contract or breach of trust.

Distinction Between Torts and Crime are written below:

1. In tort, there is an infringement of a civil right or a private right of the party. Hence, a tort is a private wrong.

on the other hand, 

 In crime, there is an infringement of a public right affecting the whole community. Hence, a crime is public wrong.

2. In tort, the affected or injured party may sue.

on the other hand,

In crime, the state is under a duty to institute criminal proceedings against the accused.