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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 15.093

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

A tort suit for damages may be brought in the county and precinct in which the injury was inflicted.