Penny Points a Gun at Jose and Threatens to Shoot

question 63

Multiple Choice

Penny points a gun at Jose and threatens to shoot him. Jose is very brave and not frightened. The police arrive and Penny is arrested without shooting Jose. What tort did Penny commit?

• A) Assault only
• B) Battery only
• C) Assault and battery
• D) Assault, battery, and strict liability
• E) Penny's conduct does not constitute an assault because Jose was not afraid.

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