The parking enforcement officer gave Jim a parking ticket.But as it turns out,the NO PARKING sign had been placed in error on private property.Can Jim recover damages in a tort action?
A)No,he can't,since damages are not of a pecuniary nature.
B)Yes,he can,since he was terribly inconvenienced by this affair.
C)Yes,he can,because the ticket was totally misrepresented.
D)Yes,he can,because no negligence or fraud is present.
E)No,he can't,since there was no fraud nor carelessness on the part of the parking enforcement officer.

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Jim cannot recover damages in a tort action because the issuance of the parking ticket, although based on an erroneously placed NO PARKING sign, does not constitute fraud or negligence on the part of the parking enforcement officer. The officer acted within their duties, and the mistake regarding the sign's placement does not imply wrongful intent or a breach of duty towards Jim.

The Parking Enforcement Officer Gave Jim a Parking Ticket