Eleanor often borrows her roommate's car without permission because she does not have one of her own. One day, Eleanor goes on a joy ride on rocky terrain and gets a flat tire. Eleanor refuses to replace the tire because she does not own the car. Which of the following is true?

A. Because Eleanor had permission to use the car, she has not committed a tort. B. Eleanor may be held liable under a tort because roommates have a legal expectation of compensation for damaged possessions. C. Because Eleanor does not own the car, she has not committed a tort. D. Eleanor may be held liable under a tort because the owner can no longer use the car.

Answer: D. Eleanor may be held liable under a tort because the owner can no longer use the car.

Explanation:

A tort can be defined as the wrong in terms of civil, which causes the claimant or owner to suffer from loss or harm. This can lead to legal liability for the person responsible for committing the tort.

According to doctrine of tort Eleanor had burrowed the car without owners permission. This is unlawful because nobody can take any object or entity in possession of other person without permission. The car was in good condition but while riding on rocky terrain the tire got flat. Thus Eleanor is responsible for this tort and is liable to replace the tire. As the owner is not able to reuse the car in this condition.