Which statement best describes the relationship between tort law and criminal law?
A) Legal consequences may arise under either criminal or tort law,but not both.
B) Legal consequences can arise under criminal and tort law from the same event.
C) A tort is a public wrong whereas a crime is a private wrong.
D) Anyone committing a tortious act commits an offence under the Criminal Code.

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Legal consequences can indeed arise under both criminal and tort law from the same event. For example, an assault may lead to criminal charges as well as a civil lawsuit for damages.

Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Tort Law and Criminal