commercial tort claim

A commercial tort claim is a type of claim arising out of an action in tort.

Under Article 9-102 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a commercial tort claim is made by a person or organization for a wrong that occurred during the course of business. A commercial tort claim does not include damages arising out of personal injury to, or the death of, an individual.

The main difference between an action in tort and an action in contract is that an action in contract is set by the defendant’s promise, whereas an action in tort is imposed by law. To be a commercial tort claim, the claim must be based on the violation of statutory, regulatory, or common law. See: In re JMF CAB, Inc.

[Last reviewed in June of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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