Law of Torts-I (Final Term)

Week 3: DISCHARGE OF TORTS

Session 1

What is meant by the phrase, ‘discharge of torts’?

Discharge of torts means the termination of torts. It is the end of torts. There will lie no legal
action after the tort is terminated. And once the tort is terminated, remedy ceases to operate.
In other words, the discharge of torts terminates all consequences followed by the wrongful
act. It is the end of the matter. The matter is over. The dispute is finished and thereafter will lie
no further legal action.

There are seven different modes in which a tort could be discharged that is to say that the
remedy ceases to operate. Where there is a vested right of action for a tort, such a right of
action may be discharged by seven methods. These are given below:

1. Death of Either Party

2. Waiver

3. Accord and Satisfaction

4. Release

5. Acquiescence

6. Judgement Recovered

7. Statutes of Limitation

All of the above cases will be explained in detail in the teaching sessions to be followed.