Which of the following is not true?
A) A breach of contract may be criminal when it is done with the knowledge that the action will cause mental distress to the other party.
B) A breach of contract may be criminal when it is done with the knowledge that the action will expose valuable property to damage.
C) A breach of contract may be criminal when it is done with the knowledge that the action endanger human life.
D) A breach of contract may be criminal when it is done with the knowledge that the action will deprive inhabitants of their supply of gas and power.
E) A breach of contract may be criminal when it is done with the knowledge that the action will cause bodily harm.

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A breach of contract may lead to civil liability but not criminal liability unless it involves a separate criminal act, such as fraud or embezzlement. A breach of contract alone cannot be considered a criminal offense unless it is part of a larger criminal scheme. None of the options mentioned describe a criminal act that could arise from a breach of contract.

Which of the Following Is Not True