During an Argument, Sylvia Flew into a Rage and Hit

question 67

Multiple Choice

During an argument, Sylvia flew into a rage and hit her friend Ian in the head with a baseball bat. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Sylvia breached a civil obligation that she owed to society as a whole.
• B) Sylvia probably has committed both a tort and a crime.
• C) In the normal course of events, Ian could prosecute Sylvia for her crime.
• D) If a court decides that Sylvia has violated a public obligation, it will probably award damages against her.
• E) Sylvia breached a public obligation that she owed to Ian personally.

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