A careless act by a person that causes harm to another person to whom a duty of care is owed is most likely to be the tort of:

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Negligence is the most appropriate tort, as it involves a failure to exercise the appropriate care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm to another person to whom a duty of care is owed. Trespass to person, battery, and assault involve intentional acts, whereas negligence involves an inadvertent act of carelessness.

A Careless Act by a Person That Causes Harm to Another