Liability & Negligence

Assault

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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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Battery

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

Intentional Tort

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

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