A tort is NOT:
A) a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract
B) a breach of duty owned to another that causes harm
C) a criminal act
D) conduct that unreasonably interferes with the interests of another
E) none of the other choices

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A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract. It involves a breach of duty owed to another that causes harm. However, it is not a criminal act, as that is a separate category of wrongs that is dealt with through the criminal justice system. Conduct that unreasonably interferes with the interests of another may also be a tort, but that is covered by the definition given in choice B. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

A Tort Is NOT