A tort is a civil wrong, in which an individual's person or property is harmed due to the wrongful act of another individual. It may not necessarily be a criminal act and is different from a breach of contract or misrepresentation. It may result in the victim seeking compensation or damages from the person who committed the tort.

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A Tort Is

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A tort is

A) a wrongful act done to the person or property of another.
B) a criminal act.
C) the punishment imposed on a person for a wrongful act done to the person or property of another.
D) a breach of contract.
E) a misrepresentation.

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