Legal Definitions - public injury

Definition: Public injury refers to any harm or damage caused to a person's character, property, or physical well-being. It is a violation of another's legal right, for which the law provides a remedy.

Examples of public injury include:

• Physical assault
• Verbal abuse or slander
• Defamation of character
• Destruction of property

These examples illustrate how public injury can take many forms and can result in different types of harm or damage. For instance, physical assault can cause bodily harm, while verbal abuse or slander can damage a person's reputation or emotional well-being. Defamation of character can harm a person's reputation, and destruction of property can cause financial loss.