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

question 17

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)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.
• C)From a risk management perspective, tort obligations are often more dangerous than contractual obligations because tort obligations generally are not voluntarily created.
• D)Damages look backward in contract, but forward in tort.
• E)If the same events involve both a tort and a breach of contract, the plaintiff generally is entitled to collect damages for both equal to double damages.

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Definitions:

Conditions of Worth

Standards imposed by others that one feels they must meet to be valued and loved, a concept in Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy.

Descriptive

Pertaining to the detailing or explanation of characteristics.

Experimental

Pertaining to a method of research in which variables are manipulated to observe their effects on other variables, typically within a controlled environment.

Anecdotal

Information based on personal accounts, observations, or stories, rather than systematic scientific evaluations.