Penny Points a Gun at Jose and Threatens to Shoot

question 40

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

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Chi-Square Distribution

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