Question

1. choose the best answer.

what is a wrongful but not criminal act that leads to legal liability?
○ a crime
○ a misdemeanor
○ a tort
○ none of these

Explanation:

A tort is a wrongful act (other than a breach of contract) that causes harm to another, leading to civil legal liability, not criminal liability. A crime and misdemeanor (a type of crime) are criminal acts. Thus, the correct term is a tort.

Answer:

a tort