tortfeasor (Meaning)
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tortfeasor (n)
a party who has committed a tort
Synonyms & Antonyms of tortfeasor
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tortfeasor Sentence Examples
- The tortfeasor was found liable for damages after causing a car accident due to reckless driving.
- The property owner was named as a tortfeasor in the lawsuit for failing to maintain a safe sidewalk, resulting in a pedestrian's fall.
- The manufacturer of the defective product was identified as the tortfeasor responsible for the plaintiff's injuries.
- The tortfeasor attempted to deny liability by claiming contributory negligence on the part of the victim.
- The court ruled that the tortfeasor's actions constituted a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.
- The tortfeasor was ordered to pay substantial punitive damages for their malicious behavior.
- The tortfeasor's insurance policy provided coverage for the damages caused by their negligence.
- The victim of the tort's negligence suffered severe physical and emotional injuries.
- The tortfeasor escaped liability by demonstrating that the plaintiff's injuries were not foreseeable.
- The tortfeasor's apology was not accepted by the victim, who sought legal recourse to hold them accountable.
FAQs About the word tortfeasor
a party who has committed a tort
No synonyms found.
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The tortfeasor was found liable for damages after causing a car accident due to reckless driving.
The property owner was named as a tortfeasor in the lawsuit for failing to maintain a safe sidewalk, resulting in a pedestrian's fall.
The manufacturer of the defective product was identified as the tortfeasor responsible for the plaintiff's injuries.
The tortfeasor attempted to deny liability by claiming contributory negligence on the part of the victim.
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