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Tortious Conduct:
Behaviour That Is Negligently, Intentionally, or Recklessly Wrongful
Last Updated: August 23 2026
Question: I’m in Ontario and think I have a tort claim; what should I do first?
Answer: Olson Craig Legal helps Ontarians with tort disputes, including negligence, defamation, privacy and intimate image claims, by reviewing facts, identifying the right tort(s), assessing limitation periods, and outlining evidence and next steps for a lawyer or paralegal to act. If you can, document dates, communications, photos or videos, and damages, then avoid posting online and preserve relevant records before speaking with counsel. For a practical case review and to understand your options in plain language, call (226) 886-2001 and let Olson Craig Legal help you evaluate whether your situation fits a civil claim and how to proceed in Ontario.
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Various Tort Disputes
Most people will have a vague understanding of various tort law issues despite lacking knowledge of the actual definition of tort law. The word tort, while funny sounding, is actually a word derived from the Latin word tortum which, loosely translated, means wrongdoing. In the realm of law, tort is a civil law matter other than breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty, and involves the right to sue for compensation, among other things. It is generally believed that the first use of the word tort within a legal proceeding was within the case of Boulston v. Hardy, (1597), 77 E.R. 216, during the time when Galileo was still alive.
Tort law serves a vital role in society by ensuring that individuals and entities are accountable for conduct that results in harm to others. This legal framework upholds a standard of care by offering remedies to those affected, thus fostering responsible actions in daily life and professional duties. Beyond compensation, tort law reinforces community standards of fairness and care, fostering public confidence in the rule of law. This area of law helps balance individual rights with societal interests, ensuring that those who suffer harm due to another’s wrongful conduct are provided a path to redress, while also upholding broader values of safety, integrity, and mutual respect.
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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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