Which of the following is true regarding the tort of assault?
A) Actual physical contact is required in order to recover.
B) Actual physical contact is unnecessary in order to recover.
C) Threats of future harm are actionable.
D) The plaintiff must be of a smaller stature than the defendant.
E) The defendant must cause some type of permanent injury in order to be held liable.

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The tort of assault does not require actual physical contact. Rather, it involves the intentional creation of a reasonable apprehension of an imminent harmful or offensive contact. Threats of future harm may also be actionable. Size and permanent injury are not relevant factors in determining liability for assault.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Tort of Assault