Which of These Statements Correctly Describes the Relationship Between Tort

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes the relationship between tort law and criminal law?

• A) Legal consequences may arise under either criminal or tort law,but not both.
• B) Legal consequences can arise under criminal and tort law from the same event.
• C) A tort is a public wrong whereas a crime is a private wrong.
• D) Anyone committing a tortious act commits an offence under the Criminal Code.

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