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. Full definition
Since Ghana repealed the Criminal Libel Law (July, 2001), libel cases in Ghana will now come under the aegis of civil torts action.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)