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Tortious Conduct:
Behaviour That Is Negligently, Intentionally, or Recklessly Wrongful
Last Updated: March 26 2026
Question: What should I do if I think I have a tort claim in Ontario (like negligence, defamation, or nuisance)?
Answer: Start by documenting what happened (dates, photos, messages, witnesses, medical or repair records), minimizing further loss, and quickly getting a limitation-period check so you don’t miss a filing deadline; Access Ontario Legal Services provides Ontario paralegal services that can review the facts, identify the most relevant tort (such as negligence, defamation, or nuisance), estimate likely remedies, and help you take the next procedural steps. If the matter involves an insurer, a business dispute, or online statements harming your reputation, early legal triage can also help preserve evidence and avoid missteps like contacting the other side in a way that hurts your position.
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.
The function of tort law extends beyond individual claims; tort law promotes a culture of responsibility by requiring people and organizations to consider the impact of their actions. This helps reduce harmful behavior across society and promotes careful conduct in both personal and work environments. Beyond financial redress, tort law expresses and enforces shared societal principles. Tort law promotes confidence in legal remedies and reinforces the importance of acting with integrity and respect within interpersonal and institutional relationships.
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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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