Kyle Plans to Punch Patrick

question 26

Multiple Choice

Kyle plans to punch Patrick.He calls Patrick and tells him he will punch him tomorrow at 4:00 PM.At 2:00 PM the next day,Kyle sneaks up behind Patrick.Patrick does not see Kyle coming,but Kyle punches him in the back of the head.What torts did Kyle commit?

• A)Neither assault nor battery.
• B)Battery only.
• C)Assault and battery.
• D)Assault only
• E)Assault,battery,and strict liability.

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