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The Law Library provides support for teaching and research in the law of torts . He shows how the basic positions I have just described , which he calls " individualist " versus " communalist , " take a very similar form throughout the law of torts . Although the status of professional enabled medicine to obtain the licensing laws sought by physicians of the period , it also forced malpractice actions into the realm of torts , which are much more vague , easily manipulated , and more subject to interpretation . However , there has been a steady erosion of governmental immunity in most states through the courts and the passage of tort claims acts ( TCAs ) . Montgomery served on the USC Tenure and Review Committee and gave lectures to civic , professional , and community groups on the topic of tort reform . Authorizes the Secretary to acquire and maintain real or personal property for special purposes ; to enter into contracts , cooperative agreements , memoranda of understanding , and other agreements ; to employ any person ; or to make grants necessary for carrying out this Act. Section 432 also authorizes the payment of tort claims when the claims arise outside the United States in connection with activities authorized by this Act. Claims must be presented in writing within 2 years after the claim accrues .