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Tortious Conduct:
Behaviour That Is Negligently, Intentionally, or Recklessly Wrongful
Last Updated: July 02 2026
Question: What does a tort claim in Ontario usually involve, and can a paralegal help me figure out if I have a conversion, defamation, or negligence case?
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Various Tort Disputes
Tort is a word derived from the Latin word tortum and is loosely meaning wrong or wrongful. In law, tort falls into the area of civil law other than breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty, involving rights of action (the right to sue) for a remedy such as compensation for harm caused by the tort. The first known use of the word tort within a legal proceeding was in the case of Boulston v. Hardy, (1597), 77 E.R. 216.
Tort law serves a fundamental social function by promoting a just and orderly society where individuals and organizations are held accountable for actions that cause harm to others. By offering a legal mechanism for injured parties to seek compensation, tort law deters negligent, reckless, and intentional misconduct, thereby encouraging responsible behavior in both personal and professional contexts. Tort law does more than address losses—it affirms the social community commitment to equitable treatment and conscientious behavior. In doing so, it helps sustain a legal and social framework where safety, dignity, and respect are preserved.
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“... I include myself among those who had never heard of the tort of barratry ...”
~ C.A. Osborne A.C.J.O.
McIntyre Estate v. Ontario, 2001 CanLII 7972 (ON CA)
As above, even a highly experienced and knowledgeable Court of Appeal judge can be unfamiliar with all aspects of tort law; and accordingly, with dozens of legally recognized torts applicable to various forms of wrongdoing, it is necessary to carefully review the relevant law applicable to tort matters.
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