An act must be distinguished as either a crime or a tort; it cannot be both.

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An act can be both a crime and a tort. A crime is a violation of a criminal law while a tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or injury to another person. For example, if someone commits assault, they may face criminal charges for violating the law and committing a crime. At the same time, the victim of the assault may also sue the perpetrator in civil court for the harm caused, which would be considered a tort.

An Act Must Be Distinguished as Either a Crime or a Tort;