Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below
-sexual relations with plaintiff's spouse

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Sexual relations with plaintiff's spouse are also known as "criminal conversation" and can be the basis for a heart-balm action or tort.

Answer: A
 A "heart-balm action" is a type of tort where a person can sue for damages resulting from their spouse's infidelity, including criminal conversation.

Answer: C
 "Immunity" refers to legal protections that may prevent a defendant from being sued, such as sovereign immunity for government entities or qualified immunity for individual government officials.

Answer: D
 "Real property" refers to land and any buildings or structures on it that are permanently attached, such as a house or commercial building.

Answer: F
 "Filial consortium" refers to the parent-child relationship and the right to companionship, affection, and support that may be protected by law.

Answer: G
 "Viable" refers to a fetus that is capable of surviving outside of the womb, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Answer: H
 "Negligence" is a type of tort where a person can be held liable for failing to exercise reasonable care and causing harm to another person or their property.

Answer: I
 A "tort" is a civil wrong that causes harm to another person or their property, and can result in legal action for damages.

Answer: J
 "Unemancipated" refers to a minor who is still under their parents' legal guardianship and cannot make certain decisions or take certain actions on their own. Sexual relations with plaintiff's spouse is known as "criminal conversation," which is a type of heart-balm action.

Answer: A 
 A heart-balm action is a lawsuit based on emotional harm caused by the defendant's actions, such as alienation of affection or criminal conversation.

Answer: C 
 Immunity refers to the legal protection granted to certain individuals or entities from being sued or held liable for their actions in certain situations.

Answer: D 
 Real property refers to physical land and buildings, as opposed to personal property, which includes things like furniture and clothing.

Answer: B 
 Parental consortium is the legal concept of the right of a parent to the companionship, care, custody, and management of their child.

Answer: F 
 Filial consortium is similar to parental consortium, but refers to the right of a child to the companionship, care, and guidance of their parent.

Answer: G 
 Viable means capable of living or growing successfully, and may be used in various legal contexts, such as in determining the viability of a fetus in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Answer: H 
 Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care and caution in one's actions, which can result in harm or injury to another person or entity.

Answer: I 
 Tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or injury to another person or entity, and for which the injured party may seek damages in court.

Answer: J 
 Unemancipated refers to a minor child who is still under the legal control and responsibility of their parents or guardians.

Match Each Numbered Entry with the Most Relevant Lettered Entry