During an Argument, Sylvia Flew into a Rage and Hit

question 74

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

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Definitions:

Parallel Rights

Similar or concurrent rights held by different entities that can exist simultaneously without interfering with each other.

Equal Rights

The principle that all people should have the same legal rights and opportunities regardless of personal characteristics.

Contract Right

A legally enforceable claim that derives from a contract, allowing a party to require another party to perform or refrain from performing certain acts.

Obligor

One who owes an obligation to another.