What Is a Distinguishing Characteristic of the Tort of Battery

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is a distinguishing characteristic of the tort of battery?

• A) It requires the plaintiff to prove harm.
• B) It only requires offensive physical contact.
• C) It requires proof of intent to harm.
• D) It is an indictable offence.

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A record in the accounting ledger that represents a single financial transaction, showing debit and credit accounts affected.

Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase an asset at a specified price within a certain time period.

Spot Exchange Rates

The current exchange rate at which a currency can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.

Speculative Derivatives

Financial instruments used to speculate on the future movements of asset prices, without intention of holding the underlying assets.