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What is a tort?

A wrongful act or omission (other than a wrong that is purely a breach of contract), committed by a person, for which damages may be sued in a civil court by the person wronged.

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What are the chief torts recognised by English law, and which of them are probably of most concern to shipmasters?

In what circumstances might a shipmaster become an agent of necessity?