"WillR" wrote in message
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Presumption of innocence is a point of _criminal_ law, not tort.



Although it is now off topic....

If there is no presumption of innocence for a tort offense... Then the
logical conclusion might be that in an American Court one need only make
an accusation. and the guilty party will be subsequently fined and
possibly imprisoned for a Tort offense. I am curious. Is this true?

Nope, but the standards of proof, are much less, and the burden of proof is
shared a good deal more. In some cases, like small claims, not showing up
is presumption of fault.