Civil and Criminal Liability

Question 1

Tort

Answer 1

Civil wrong in which the action or inaction of a person or entity violates the rights of another person or entity

Question 2

Negligence

Answer 2

Failure to use due or reasonable care in a situation that results in harm to another

Question 3

Elements of Negligence are

Answer 3

1. A duty to act with care
2. Breach of the duty to act
3. Causation or proximate cause
4. Damages

Question 4

Breach of duty

Answer 4

The defendant unreadably failed in the duty he or she was obligated to preform