BREAKING DOWN 'Unintentional Tort'. In certain cases, a person causing an accident may be held legally responsible for their negligence and may have to pay a plaintiff for physical injuries, property damage and/or financial loss.
Straw is normally used for a bedding material, while hay is used as a feed supplement. Straw is dried out and works well for building nests and providing cushioning for animals to sleep in. It is not moist like hay and is unlikely to mold.
Size and Material. Traditionally, a coverlet is a small woven version of a bedspread, while a quilt is made up of pieces of fabric sewn together. The terms are often loosely applied, and might not strictly refer to woven or patchwork bedding.