Liability & Negligence

Assault

An intentional act causing reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact.

In Personal Injury Cases

Civil assault (intentional tort) differs from criminal assault. It focuses on the victim's fear of being harmed, even if no physical contact occurs.

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Intentional harmful or offensive physical contact with another person without consent.

A civil wrong committed with intent to cause harm, as opposed to negligent conduct.

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