The Tort of Assault Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The tort of assault is:

• A)direct and intentional conduct that causes contact with the body of the plaintiff.
• B)direct and accidental contact with the body of the plaintiff.
• C)a direct threat that causes the plaintiff to feel threatened by an imminent danger to their person.
• D)a direct threat that causes a person, other than the plaintiff, to feel threatened by an imminent danger to their person.

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Definitions:

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