Asked by Maegan Neuman on Apr 26, 2024
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Natasha was enraged when another driver cut her off, so she deliberately rammed his car. This was a crime but not a tort.
Tort
A wrongful act in the civil realm that results in damages or harm to an individual, establishing legal accountability for the one committing the act.
- Attain comprehension of the meaning and legal consequences of torts, specifically defamation, battery, false imprisonment, and negligence.
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Cameron KnudsonMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
This act is both a crime, due to the deliberate harm and potential violation of traffic laws, and a tort, as it involves a civil wrong causing harm or loss, for which the injured party may seek damages.
Learning Objectives
- Attain comprehension of the meaning and legal consequences of torts, specifically defamation, battery, false imprisonment, and negligence.
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