Question

If a company sells a defective appliance that catches fire when used, those individuals who were injured by the appliance might file a civil case based on their personal injuries. These types of civil wrongs are called___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Torts

Explanation:

Torts  -  

It is the act by which the a person can be legally be punished for any tortious activity , which can cause harm or loss to any other person , is referred to as torts.  

Hence , from the given scenario of the question,  

The company selling defective appliance , which can catch fire , and hence , these types of civil wrongs are called torts.