While a Central Function of Tort Law Is Compensation for Innocent

question 68

Multiple Choice

While a central function of tort law is compensation for innocent victims,why might the application of tort law not result in compensation for an innocent victim?

• A) because any fault on the part of the victim will negate his or her claim
• B) because the wrongdoer was already convicted criminally for the same wrong
• C) because the victim has failed to satisfy the "clean hands" rule
• D) because tort law requires blameworthy conduct on the part of the defendant

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