As You Exit a Shopping Mall You Accidentally Run into Another

question 5

Essay

As you exit a shopping mall you accidentally run into another person and knock her down. As she leaps to her feet you begin to exchange words that escalate, and you find yourself in physical struggle with the other person. After receiving several blows from her you retaliate by striking her on the head with your umbrella, knocking her unconscious and producing a large gash on her head. Discuss the principles of assault and battery as well as self-defence and what actions constitute each by defining them. Write a short decision on this case based on your knowledge and definition of the principles.

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Definitions:

Parking Lot Lighting

Illumination for outdoor parking areas designed to improve safety, security, and the visibility of vehicles and pedestrians.

Land Improvements

Enhancements to a piece of land to increase its value or usability, such as landscaping, fencing, and adding utilities, which are subject to depreciation.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be used by an entity before it is replaced or becomes obsolete.

Depreciated

The decrease in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence.