The Tort of Assault Differs from the Tort of Battery

question 50

Multiple Choice

The tort of assault differs from the tort of battery in which of the following ways?

• A) Assault is an intentional tort and battery relates to negligence.
• B) Assault is a strict liability tort.
• C) Assault requires the plaintiff to show that he or she was aware of the immediate danger.
• D) Assault requires proof of each of the separate elements of negligence.
• E) Assault claims may be brought on future threats,whereas battery claims may not.

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