Asked by angela solorzano on May 10, 2024
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Silent Sam approaches you in a dark parking lot with a gun in his hand and says, "Give me your money or I'll blow your head off." Which of the following torts has he committed?
A) Defamation
B) Battery
C) Assault
D) Misrepresentation
Tort
An act of civil misconduct that leads to damage or injury for the victim, thereby creating legal responsibility for the individual who performed the act.
Battery
Battery is a criminal offense involving the unauthorized or unlawful physical contact with another person, with or without the intent to cause harm.
Assault
An act that threatens or inflicts physical harm or intimidation on another person.
- Familiarize yourself with the legal remedies and protective actions available against violations of privacy, especially within the context of tort law applications.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the legal remedies and protective actions available against violations of privacy, especially within the context of tort law applications.
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