Deliktansvar
Deliktansvar, often translated as tort or delict liability, is a branch of civil liability in Swedish law that covers damages caused by wrongful acts not based on contract. It applies to individuals and legal entities and aims to compensate victims for loss resulting from another’s fault.
The core elements of deliktansvar are an act or omission that is wrongful, a breach of a
The scope includes a wide range of situations involving individuals and organizations. In the general rule,
Defenses and remedies play a key role. Common defenses include contributory fault by the injured party and
Relation to contract: deliktansvar is separate from contractual liability. Damages arising from breach of contract are