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| Part of the common law series |
| Tort law |
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| (Outline) |
| Trespass to the person |
| Property torts |
| Dignitary torts |
| Negligent torts |
| Principles of negligence |
| Strict and absolute liability |
| Nuisance |
| Economic torts |
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| Defences |
| Liability |
| Remedies |
| Other topics in tort law |
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| By jurisdiction |
| Other common law areas |
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In common law, assault is the tort of acting intentionally, that is with either general or specific intent, causing the reasonable apprehension of an immediate harmful or offensive contact. Assault requires intent, it is considered an intentional tort, as opposed to a tort of negligence. Actual ability to carry out the apprehended contact is not necessary.[1] 'The conduct forbidden by this tort is an act that threatens violence.'[2]
In criminal law an assault is defined as an attempt to commit battery, requiring the specific intent to cause physical injury.[3]
- ^ Clark, George Luther (1910). American Law & Procedure, Vol II, Torts. La Salle Extension University. p. 16. ISBN 9781166483043.
- ^ Simon. F. Deakin and Zoe Adams (2019). Tort Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 348. ISBN 9780198747963.
- ^ Garner, Bryan A. (2011). Black's Law Dictionary. West Group (Law). p. 122. ISBN 978-0314275448.