What is the definition of a tort? a. Any violation of an ethical duty. b. Any crime or misdemeanor. c. Any action done in violation of a prior agreement that allows the victim to recoverdamages. d. Any civil wrong that allows the injured person to recover damages. e. Any conduct by one party that is objected to by another.

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9 May, 19:51

What is the definition of a tort? a. Any violation of an ethical duty. b. Any crime or misdemeanor. c. Any action done in violation of a prior agreement that allows the victim to recoverdamages. d. Any civil wrong that allows the injured person to recover damages. e. Any conduct by one party that is objected to by another.

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Champ · Answer 1

The answer is d. Any civil wrong that allows the injured person to recover damages.

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A tort is any action (either intentional, negligent, or strict liability) or lack of action that causes injury or harm to a person (or persons) and can result in a lawsuit in which the injured person (or persons) can recover any losses experienced from an inflicted injury.