Questions: A tort is a civil action, as opposed to criminal.
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False
Transcript text: A tort is a civil action, as opposed to criminal.
True
False
Solution
The answer is True: A tort is a civil action, as opposed to criminal.
Explanation:
A tort is a legal term that refers to a civil wrong or infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability. It is a part of civil law, which deals with disputes between individuals or organizations.
In contrast, criminal law deals with actions that are offenses against the state or public, and are punishable by fines, imprisonment, or other penalties.
Examples of torts include negligence, defamation, and trespass. These are addressed in civil court where the injured party seeks compensation or other remedies from the person who committed the tort.
Therefore, the statement that a tort is a civil action, as opposed to criminal, is correct.