Which article of the CPLR covers torts?

Which article of the CPLR covers torts?

• A. Article 9 of CPLR
• B. Article 16 of CPLR
• C. Article 3 of CPLR
• D. Article 2 of CPLR

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how the CPLR organizes different kinds of claims by topic. Torts are civil wrongs not arising from a contract, and in the CPLR, the rules and procedures for tort actions are grouped into a single article. That article covers how tort claims are brought, the scope of actions, and the procedural steps that apply to cases like personal injuries, negligence, defamation, product liability, and other non-contractual wrongs. Keeping torts under this dedicated article helps distinguish them from contract-based claims, which are governed by different parts of the CPLR. So when you’re handling a tort action, Article 16 is the applicable framework.

The main idea is how the CPLR organizes different kinds of claims by topic. Torts are civil wrongs not arising from a contract, and in the CPLR, the rules and procedures for tort actions are grouped into a single article. That article covers how tort claims are brought, the scope of actions, and the procedural steps that apply to cases like personal injuries, negligence, defamation, product liability, and other non-contractual wrongs. Keeping torts under this dedicated article helps distinguish them from contract-based claims, which are governed by different parts of the CPLR. So when you’re handling a tort action, Article 16 is the applicable framework.