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Tort

A tort is a civil wrong, such as negligence, that gives rise to a claim for damages independently of any contract. Contractual liability clauses usually cover liability “in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise”.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

In more detail

Liability for negligence causing death or personal injury cannot be excluded.

In Scotland

In Scotland the equivalent is delict.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.