A civil tort refers to a wrongful act in which someone harms or injures another person or their property, leading to a legal dispute. It usually involves negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or a breach of duty.
Since Ghana repealed the Criminal Libel Law (July, 2001), libel cases in Ghana will now come under the aegis of civil torts action. (kellywarnerlaw.com)
Perjury is a crime but unlike most crimes there is no corresponding civil tort under which you can seek damages. (law.stackexchange.com)