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

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.

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.

These are distinguishable. E.g. If you do not shovel your sidewalk and somebody slips and falls, there is no crime, but you have committed a tort against them.However, there can be some overlap. E.g. If you punch somebody in the face there is a tort and a criminal offence.Choose matching termOccupier's liabilityTorts and criminal lawBatteryTortfeasor

What is the type of tort that occurs when a defendant takes an action that is inherently dangerous and cannot ever be undertaken safely, no matter what precautions the defendant takes?

Torts impact only the victim, they aim to provide compensation, and the victim is a party in the court case.Criminal law impacts society as a whole, aims to provide punishment and deterrence, and the victim is not a party in the court case (it is the accused v. the Crown).Choose matching termTortfeasorThin skull ruleMalicious prosecutionTorts vs. criminal law