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Tortious Conduct:

Behaviour That Is Negligently, Intentionally, or Recklessly Wrongful



Last Updated: June 12 2026

Question: What should I do if I have a tort dispute in Ontario and want compensation for injury, business loss, or reputational harm?

Answer: If you’re dealing with negligence, defamation, privacy breach, animal injury, or other tortious conduct in Ontario, Freed Legal Services (Paralegal) can review the facts, preserve key evidence, assess limitation deadlines, and help you pursue a practical, cost-effective path toward compensation or defence, including settlement discussions and Small Claims Court where appropriate.  Call (800) 716-1897 to get clear next steps and protect your rights across Ontario.

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.

Tort law contributes to societal well-being by reinforcing the principle that those who cause harm should answer for their actions. This principle encourages individuals and businesses alike to behave with due care and attentiveness in their personal dealings and professional activities.  Apart from the compensatory function, tort law shapes societal expectations by holding individuals to norms of fairness and responsibility. This strengthens respect for the law and cultivates a social climate grounded in safety, accountability, and consideration for others.


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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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