A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a:
A) criminal action.
B) tort.
C) crime.
D) de mala.

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A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a tort. Torts are civil wrongs that result in personal injury or harm to property and are usually resolved through a lawsuit filed by the injured party seeking compensation for damages. Crimes, on the other hand, are wrongs against society as a whole and can result in criminal charges brought by the state.

A Wrong That Arises from a Violation of a Private