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What is a tort?
a.
A crime that a plaintiff can sue a defendant for, to force the defendant to face penalties
(imprisonment and/or fines)
b.
A crime that a prosecutor can charge a defendant for, to force the defendant to face penalties
(imprisonment and/or fines)
c.
A harmful act that a prosecutor can charge a defendant for, to get compensation
d.
A harmful act that a plaintiff can sue a defendant for, to get compensation

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