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Tort law governs situations in which one party suffers harm due to the ACT (2 p.) conduct of another, giving rise to civil liability. For a claim to succeed, the harm must not only be real, but also legally RECOGNISE (2 p.) within the framework of TORT (2 p.) liability. The law seeks to strike a fair balance between the protection of individual interests and the preservation of general SOCIETY (2 p.) functioning.

One of the most LITIGATION (2 p.) torts is negligence, which requires a breach of duty resulting in SEE (2 p.) harm. The standard is that of the HYPOTHESIS (2 p.) "reasonable person" – an objective measure that does not consider the specific CAPABLE (1 p.) or personal traits of the defendant. Still, certain professionals are judged by a more stringent OCCUPY (2 p.) standard, reflecting their expertise.

In some areas, especially those involving inherently hazardous activities, liability may be imposed without proof of fault. This so-called strict liability is often viewed as a form of risk ALLOCATE (2 p.) rather than moral blameworthiness. It reflects a policy decision that those who create certain risks should bear the CONSEQUENCE (2 p.) losses when those risks materialise.

The modern tort of misuse of private information, though still developing, illustrates the tension between individual dignity and media freedom. A key element in such claims is the UNAUTHORISE (2 p.) disclosure of personal data, particularly where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Courts must weigh the competing rights under Articles 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

In nuisance cases, courts examine the DURABLE (2 p.) , intensity, and character of the interference. What might be tolerable in an INDUSTRY (2 p.) zone could be entirely unacceptable in a residential setting. Claimants are expected to present evidence of a SUBSTANCE (2 p.) interference, rather than mere irritation or inconvenience.