The law of torts is a branch of civil law that deals with civil wrongs, not arising from contracts, causing harm or injury to another individual or their property. Torts encompass a wide range of wrongful acts, including negligence, defamation, trespass, and intentional infliction of harm. The primary goal of tort law is to provide compensation to the injured party (plaintiff) and to deter wrongful conduct by imposing liability on the wrongdoer (defendant). It plays a fundamental role in balancing individual rights, providing remedies for harm, and maintaining a just and fair society by holding individuals and entities accountable for their actions.