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:

Delusion

A strongly held belief that is clearly false or not grounded in reality, often symptomatic of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

Manic Episode

A period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, heightened energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Panic Attack

A sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms, often occurring without an obvious cause.