• Elisha's husband runs into the former owner (seller) of the meth house at the local grocery store. Being suspicious that the seller might have been aware of the condition of the property and concealed it during the home purchase transaction, Elisha's husbandconfronted the seller. A verbal altercation ensued. Elisha's husband lashed out at the seller and was on the verge of connecting with a punch before being tackled by the security guard. The seller decides to take legal actions against Elisha's husband.

Respond:

1. Based on torts and crimes, what legal basis does the seller have to take legal actions? In other words, would the seller be accusing Elisha's husband of a crime or a tort or both? Please explain answer while discussing the purposes of tort and criminal law and the major difference between the two.