Which of the following is the best definition of a “tort”? Select one: a. A tort is a civil wrong that does not rely upon the existence of a contract. b. A tort is a civil wrong involving a claim for breach of contract. c. A tort is a right to sue another person for damages. d. A tort is an infringement of the interests of a person which entitles them to compensation.

How is a tort defined?Multiple ChoiceA civil or criminal action against a personA civil or criminal action against a governmental entityA breach of contract where damages can be assessedA wrong or injury to another, other than a breach of contractA wrong or injury to either a person or a governmental entity that includes fines and minimal jail time

A tort is:Group of answer choicesa civil wrong done to a person or her property.always a moral wrong.a French pastry.a crime.

Which of the following may be considered torts or civil wrong?

Which of the following does NOT describe the tort of negligence? Select one: a. The defendant must have acted in a careless way which results in harm to the plaintiff. b. The defendant must have intended to harm the plaintiff. c. The defendant must have failed to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff. d. The defendant must have failed to exercise the standard of care expected of a reasonable person in the circumstances.

brief introduction to negligence in tort law