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Trespass to the Person - Assault

Question 1 of 8

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What is the definition of assault?

Select one of the following:

  • The actual intentional infliction of unlawful force on another person

  • An act which intentionally causes another person to apprehend the infliction of immediate, unlawful, force on his person

  • The intentional, total bodily restraint of another person

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

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Is it possible to have an assault without a battery?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

Traditionally, what was the view of assault as highlighted in Read v Coker?

Select one of the following:

  • Words alone can constitute an assault

  • There must be an aggressive movement on the part of the defendant

  • There must be some movement on the part of the defendant

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

Does the threat need to be imminent to constitute assault?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

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Will pointing an unloaded gun at someone constitute an assault?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

In I de S et Ux v W de S (1348 was the defendant liable for assault?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

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Can the words used by the defendant negate what may otherwise constitute an assault?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

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Can silence constitute assault?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation