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Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?


A) Studies prove that tort law has a very effective deterrent function.
B) The word "tort" is derived from the Greek word for "obligation" or "duty."
C) Nominal damages are generally restricted to torts that are actionable per se and where no actual damages have been proven or where there has been a breach of contract and there are no actual damages.
D) Punitive damages cannot be awarded at the same time as compensatory damages.
E) Security guards and police officers have the same authority to detain people suspected of committing crimes.

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