Asked by Sabrina Benavides on Jul 20, 2024
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Which of the following actions constitutes an assault?
A) Bumping into another in a crowded hallway
B) A hearty wave from another motorist
C) A bystander struck by a ball during a baseball game
D) Pointing an unloaded gun at another who does not know whether or not the gun is loaded
E) A car accident where you are hit by an impaired driver
Assault
An intentional act that causes another person to fear imminent bodily harm.
Unloaded Gun
A firearm that does not have any ammunition in its chamber or magazine.
- Master the underlying principles and the broad range of actions in the field of tort law.
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Charlene RodriguezJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Assault is defined as an intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact. Pointing an unloaded gun at someone who believes it might be loaded fits this definition because it creates a reasonable fear of imminent harm, even if the gun cannot actually discharge.
Learning Objectives
- Master the underlying principles and the broad range of actions in the field of tort law.
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