Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Tort

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the tort of assault?

• A)An assault is considered an unintentional tort.
• B)An attack is considered an assault only if the defendant was provoked to attack a plaintiff.
• C)An attack is not considered an assault if the defendant was provoked to attack a plaintiff.
• D)Actual physical contact between plaintiff and defendant is not necessary.

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Internal Rate of Return

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Present Values

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