Darius, a Security Professional, Agreed to Guard Myrna's House

question 9

Multiple Choice

Darius, a security professional, agreed to guard Myrna's house.That contract contained a number of terms.One clause required Darius to "take every precaution possible to ensure that no personal belongings are improperly removed from the house." In fact, Darius himself stole several objects of art from Myrna's house.Darius has committed

• A)a crime, a tort, and a breach of contract.
• B)a crime and a breach of contract but not a tort.
• C)a crime and a tort but not a breach of contract.
• D)a tort and a breach of contract but not a crime.
• E)a breach of contract, but neither a tort nor a crime.

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Definitions:

Recorded

The action of documenting financial transactions in accounting records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Asset Improvements

Expenditures made to enhance the usefulness, performance, or lifespan of an asset without acquiring a new one.

Ordinary Maintenance

Routine upkeep and repairs necessary to keep equipment, buildings, and other assets in working order, distinct from major renovations or upgrades.

Trade-In Allowance

The value offered for an old item when it is traded for a new item, reducing the purchase price of the new item.