Joe Sneaks Up Behind Mary at Work

question 341

Multiple Choice

Joe sneaks up behind Mary at work. He grabs Mary and caresses her. Mary thinks Joe is a jerk and has never encouraged him. She runs away. Mary could best sue Joe for the tort of:

• A) invasion of right to privacy
• B) libel
• C) assault
• D) defamation
• E) none of the other choices would be the best tort

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