Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of a tortious event giving rise to legal consequences?
A) Legal consequences may arise under either criminal or tort law, but not both.
B) Legal consequences can arise under criminal and tort law from the same event.
C) Any intentional infliction of lawful force on another person is compensatory.
D) Anyone committing a tortious act commits an offence under the Criminal Code.

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A tortious event can give rise to both criminal and civil liability. Criminal liability refers to the punishment imposed by the state for the commission of an offence, while civil liability refers to the obligation to compensate the victim for damages caused by the tortious act. Therefore, legal consequences can arise under both criminal and tort law from the same event. A is incorrect because legal consequences can arise under both criminal and tort law from the same event. C is incorrect because intentional infliction of lawful force can also be a criminal offence, depending on the circumstances. Finally, D is incorrect because not all tortious acts are criminal offences under the Criminal Code.

Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Feature of a Tortious