Which term describes a civil wrong committed against another person or property outside of contract?

• A. Temporary Worker
• B. Statutory Liability
• C. Tort
• D. Volunteer Worker

Answer: (C)

A tort is a civil wrong that harms another person or their property but isn’t based on a contract. Tort law covers duties people owe each other in society—like acting with reasonable care—and when those duties are breached, the harmed party can seek remedies such as monetary damages or an injunction. This distinguishes it from contract-based claims, which arise from failing to meet the terms of an agreement between parties.

Temporary Worker and Volunteer Worker are simply job classifications, not a term for a civil wrong. Statutory liability refers to liability arising from statutes and rules, which is a related concept but doesn't define the general idea of a civil wrong outside of contract. Therefore, the term that best fits the description is tort.