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Chloe Souerdyke
on Nov 21, 2024
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Reasonable apprehension of fear is the test for whether an assault occurred.
Reasonable Apprehension
A justified fear or expectation based on objective circumstances or evidence.
Assault
A civil wrong that occurs when one person intentionally and voluntarily places another in fear or apprehension of an immediate, offensive physical harm. Assault does not require actual contact.
- Familiarize oneself with the nuanced variations between assault and battery as it pertains to tort law.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the nuanced variations between assault and battery as it pertains to tort law.