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.

The answer is: c. A tortious act may also be a criminal act.

Torts refers to an action or behaviors that that cause harms or liability To other people.

Not all torts can be considered as a criminal act since small liabilities such as forgetting to pay your rents is considered as a tort. But torts that resulted in serious damages such as murder, arsons, and physical abuse are considered as criminal acts.

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