Tort / Unlawful Act
Tort (fuhoukoui) requires intentional or negligent infringement of another's rights resulting in damage (Art. 709). Basis for traffic accidents, malpractice, defamation, harassment claims. Statute of limitations: 3 years from awareness (5 for life/body injury) or 20 years from the act (Arts. 724, 724-2).
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民法709条
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Q. What does Tort / Unlawful Act mean?
Tort (fuhoukoui) requires intentional or negligent infringement of another's rights resulting in damage (Art. 709). Basis for traffic accidents, malpractice, defamation, harassment claims. Statute of limitations: 3 years from awareness (5 for life/body injury) or 20 years from the act (Arts. 724, 72
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