Which of the Following Statements About Torts Is Correct

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about torts is correct?

• A)A tortious act is always a criminal act.
• B)A criminal act is always a tortious act.
• C)A tortious act may also be a criminal act.
• D)A tortious act is the same as a contract dispute.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Express Authority

Is the specific powers granted by a principal to an agent in a contractual agreement to perform certain actions on behalf of the principal.

Disclosed Principal

In agency law, a principal whose identity is known by the third party at the time the agent makes a contract with the third party.

Doctrine of Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from denying or asserting anything to the contrary of what has previously been established as truth.

Expressly Bind

To explicitly or distinctly commit or obligate oneself or an entity to an agreement or course of action.