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Differences between Tort and Crime



Differences between Tort & Crime

                       

In this article, we will be distinguishing between a Torts and a Crime according to the basis of differentiation such as sincerity, action initiated, damage, punishment and many more.

Definition:

Tort has been derived from the Latin term “tortum” which means to twist.

Crime is an act or illegal omission which causes harm to another person that is forbidden by law.


TORT

Bases of Differentiation 

CRIME

Tort is a civil wrong.

Wrong

Crime is a criminal wrong.

A tort is comparatively less serious in nature.


Seriousness

Crime is more serious in nature.

A tort is a private wrong, i.e., infringement of private right of an individual.




Crime is a public wrong, i.e., invasion of public rights or duties affecting the whole society.

In tort, the action is initiated by the injured party.


Action initiated 

In crime, proceedings are conducted in the name of the state.

In tort, wrongdoer has to reimbursed images to the injured party.


Damages


In crime, the offender is punished by the state, in the interest of society.

Damage imposed to him goes to the injured party.


Fine imposed on the offender goes to the government treasury.

Punishment is unliquidated damages.


Punishment

Punishment is imprisonment and or fine.

The intention is of subordinate importance in tort.


Intention

In crime, intention is the main factor or the constituent element of the crime.


The similarity between tort and crime is that both are “Right in Rem” which means right against the world at large.

Conclusion:

We discussed the definition, distinctions between both tort and a crime. And we also came across the similarity of tort and a crime.
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