Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Comparison

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the comparison between a tort and a contract?

• A) Both a tort and a contract always involve the breach of a civil obligation that gives rise to an award of damages.
• B) If the same events involve both a tort and a breach of contract, the plaintiff generally is entitled to collect damages for both.
• C) Although the same set of facts may support both a claim for tort and a claim for breach of contract, the plaintiff cannot sue for both at the same time.
• D) Damages look backward in contract, but forward in tort.
• E) From a risk management perspective, tort obligations are often more dangerous than contractual obligations because tort obligations generally are not voluntarily created.

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Definitions:

Necessarily Follows

A logical condition where the conclusion is an inevitable result of the premises; if the premises are true, then the conclusion cannot be false.

Inductive

A method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion.

Harmful Outcomes

Negative results or consequences that arise from a particular action or set of circumstances.

Beneficial Outcomes

Results or consequences that provide advantages or promote well-being.