Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement Regarding the Tort

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the tort of assault?

• A) Assault is putting another in apprehension of an eventual threat to his or her physical safety.
• B) The tort of assault is designed to protect people from threats of battery.
• C) Contact is necessary.
• D) Most courts say that "mere words are enough" for assault.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the accounts for the next period.

Capital Account

A financial statement that shows the changes in a company's equity throughout an accounting period, including contributions from and distributions to owners.

Withdrawals Account

An account used to track money taken out of a business by its owner(s) for personal use.

Income Summary

An account used in closing process to collect all revenue and expense account balances before determining net income or loss.