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Yes, a "wrongful act" CAN be both a tort and a criminal act. For example recall the O.J. Simpson case. He was charged with murder - found not guilty, but wound up being successfully prosecuted for "wrongful death."

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Is it possible for the same wrongful act to both a tort and a crime and explain your answer?

Simple answer: Refer to the O.J. Simpson case.


What is law of tort?

tort is a wrongful act by virtue of which the legal rights of another indivisual is violated


What is a Wrongful act causing personal injury or property damage or destruction?

TORT


What are the ingredients of tort?

a wrongful act by the defendant, legal remedy, legal damage to the plaintiff


Is it right to accuse a person of a wrongful act if you where not there to witness the crime?

No


What is a direct tort?

A tort is a wrongdoing committed against a person by another. It may be direct or indirect, so a direct tort would involve someone committing a wrongful act directly against another person or people.


Is the word tort french?

Yes, the word "tort" is of French origin. It comes from the Old French term "tort," meaning wrong or injustice. In English, a tort refers to a wrongful act or infringement that causes harm to someone's person, property, or reputation.


Is a tort a civil action?

Yes, a tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to someone, leading to legal liability. It involves a claim for damages by the injured party against the person who committed the wrongful act.


Can a tort exist if no injury?

In legal terms, a tort typically involves a wrongful act or omission that causes harm or injury to another person or their property. Therefore, a tort generally requires some form of injury or harm to exist.


What are synonyms of crime?

misdeed, wrong, tort


What does the word crime mean?

A crime is an act that goes against the laws of a society or a state and can result in punishment by the legal system. Criminology is the study of crime.


How do you spell tort as in to hold something tort?

The word you're looking for is "tort," which refers to a wrongful act leading to civil legal liability. However, if you mean to hold something tightly, the correct spelling is "taut." The two words have different meanings and usages in English.

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