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CLEP Business Law

Category - Torts

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What do criminal acts and intentional tortious acts have in common?
  1. They both are punishable by imprisonment.
  2. They both require an offensive touching.
  3. They both require intent.
  4. The standard of proof for both is beyond a reasonable doubt.
  5. The standard of proof for both is a preponderance of the evidence.
Explanation
Answer: C. Criminal acts and intentional tortious acts both require intent. Tortious acts, however, are not crimes. Therefore, the punishment for a tort cannot be imprisonment, but a civil penalty. The standard of proof for a crime is beyond a reasonable doubt, while the standard of proof for a tort is a preponderance of the evidence.
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