wrongful act
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Bouvier (1914)
Definitions from Case Law
From 351 U.S. 173 - Hatahley v. United States · 1956Most cited · 825 citing opinions
§ 1346(b) provides for liability for 'wrongful' as well as 'negligent' acts… the addition of this word was intended to include situations like this involving 'trespasses' which might not be considered strictly negligent
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
DEATH BY. See Death by Wrongful Act. persons wrongfully convicted and Imprisoned under the judgment; not more than $1,500 for each year or $5,000 In all can be paid, but the board (created for this purpose) may recommend to the legislature an additional payment. See Innocence.