What is the term for a civil wrong committed against an individual or property, for which a court provides a remedy in the form of damages?

a. Tort
b. Misdemeanor
c. Felony
d. Litigation


ANS: A
A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, committed against an individual or prop-erty, for which a court provides a remedy in the form of an action for damages.

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