Which of the following statements is true of tort law?
A) It deals with criminal cases rather than civil cases.
B) It typically deals with breach of contract.
C) It exists to protect people from being tried twice for the same crime.
D) It requires an agreement between the parties involved to resolve a wrong.
E) It sets limits on how people can act and use their resources.

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Tort law sets limits on how people can act and use their resources so they do not violate the right others have to their resources. Unlike contract law, the basis for the wrong is not an agreement between the parties involved, but an obligation imposed by common law and legislation.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Tort Law