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Simple English definitions for legal terms

ex delicto

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A quick definition of ex delicto:

Ex delicto is a term that means the bad things that happen because someone did something wrong, like hurting someone or breaking the law. It's different from another term, ex contractu, which means the bad things that happen because someone broke a promise or agreement.

A more thorough explanation:

Ex delicto

Ex delicto is a term used to describe the consequences of a wrongful or illegal action, such as a tort or a crime. It is different from ex contractu, which refers to the consequences of breaking a contract.

1. If someone is injured in a car accident caused by another driver's negligence, they may be able to sue the driver for damages ex delicto.

2. If a person is robbed at gunpoint, the perpetrator may be charged with a crime ex delicto.

These examples illustrate how ex delicto is used to describe the legal consequences of a wrongful or illegal action. In the first example, the driver's negligence caused harm to another person, resulting in a potential lawsuit for damages. In the second example, the perpetrator committed a crime by robbing someone at gunpoint, which could result in criminal charges.

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