A Tort action occurs under:

• A. Civil law
• B. Criminal law
• C. Administrative law
• D. Constitutional law

Answer: (A)

Tort actions are part of civil law, which governs private disputes and seeks to remedy harm through compensation or court orders. When someone commits a civil wrong—like negligence that causes injury—the injured party may sue to obtain damages or an injunction to stop the harmful behavior. The aim is to compensate the victim, not punish the offender. In contrast, criminal law prosecutes offenses on behalf of the state and seeks punishment through penalties such as fines or imprisonment. Administrative law deals with how government agencies operate, and constitutional law handles rights and powers defined by the Constitution. A common example is a slip-and-fall caused by a store’s negligence, where the injured person pursues monetary damages. Therefore, this action falls under civil law.