In Battery Cases, Whether Physical Contact Is Considered Offensive Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

In battery cases, whether physical contact is considered offensive is judged by

• A) trier-of-fact.
• B) the reasonable person standard.
• C) clear and convincing evidence that duty was breached.
• D) a preponderance of the evidence that intent was malicious.

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