To have a case in tort, the injury sustained by a person must be:
A) unreasonably sustained
B) the consequence of the wrongdoing of another
C) criminal in nature
D) based on a privity relationship
E) none of the other choices

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To have a case in tort, the injury sustained by a person must be the consequence of the wrongdoing of another. In other words, the injury must be caused by the fault or negligence of another person or entity. The other choices are not relevant to tort law - an injury can be reasonably sustained, not criminal in nature, and not necessarily based on a privity relationship.

To Have a Case in Tort, the Injury Sustained by a Person