A crime is a violation of either a state statute or federal statute for which the government imposes a punishment. A tort is a civil wrong between two private parties or, a private party and the government and there are three types.

1. Identify and explain the types of torts per the chapter reading and provide an example of each.
2. How does civil litigation differ from criminal litigation and what types of actions are subject to both civil and criminal sanctions? Explain why is there a difference between the burden of proof between a crime and a civil action?
3. Describe how e-commerce has changed the nature of tort and criminal laws today? Provide sources for your information and answers.