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Is Santa a Criminal?

Civics 101

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What Is the Legal Definition of a Tort?

The legal definition of a tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another. It amounts to a civil liability as opposed to criminal liability. So how could Santa be prosecuted under a tort? There is a tort called IID or N-I-E-D that is intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress.

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