Which situation most clearly constitutes battery in the law of torts?
Correct answer: A. Intentionally applying unlawful physical force
- A. Intentionally applying unlawful physical force
- B. Threatening contact without physical contact
- C. Carelessly damaging another person's property
- D. Publishing a false statement about another person
Explanation
Battery involves intentional and unlawful physical contact or force applied to another person without lawful justification. A threat without contact is generally associated with assault, while the other options describe different wrongs.
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