Which of the following statements is correct with respect to tort law?

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A wrongful act can be both a crime and a tort. While tort law seeks to compensate the victim for harm suffered, criminal law seeks to punish the offender for committing a public wrong. Thus, an act can be both a crime and a tort, and the offender can be punished through both criminal and civil proceedings. The main purpose of tort law is to provide compensation to the victim, not to deter crime or punish the tortfeasor.  An act does not have to be intentional to be classified as a tort; it can also be due to negligence or strict liability.

Which of the Following Statements Is correct with Respect