Asked by
Alonzo Demetries
on Nov 22, 2024Verified
Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did. They get into an argument, and Zach takes a swing at Austin, intending to hit him. Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow. Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?
A) Austin has committed a battery.
B) Austin has committed both an assault and a battery.
C) Austin has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
D) Austin cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
E) Austin cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.
Self-Defense
The act of defending oneself, one's property, or another person from physical harm using reasonable force.
Battery
A legal term referring to the intentional and offensive touching of another person without their consent.
Assault
An act that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact.
- Distinguish among the different defenses available in response to tort claims.
- Comprehend the subtle distinctions between assault and battery in the context of tort law.
Verified Answer
VT
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among the different defenses available in response to tort claims.
- Comprehend the subtle distinctions between assault and battery in the context of tort law.
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