Which of the Following Would a Lawyer Consider to Be

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would a lawyer consider to be a distinguishing feature of a tortuous event giving rise to legal consequences?

• 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) Any intentional infliction of lawful force on another person is compensatory.
• D) Anyone committing a tortuous act commits an offence under the Criminal Code.

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Definitions:

Diversity-of-Citizenship

A legal concept allowing federal courts to hear cases where parties are citizens of different states or a citizen of a state and a foreign country, meeting certain jurisdictional value thresholds.

State of Incorporation

The specific state within the United States where a corporation is registered to operate based on its filing of incorporation documents.

Principal Place of Business

The main location where a company's central operations and management are conducted.

Diversity-of-Citizenship

A basis for federal court jurisdiction when the parties involved in a lawsuit are citizens of different states or a foreign country and the amount in dispute exceeds a specified threshold.