Louis-larger and stronger than Mica-threatens to hit Mica.A moment later, Louis does hit and injure Mica.Mica files a suit against Louis.Mica could most likely recover for

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Mica could recover for assault and battery. Assault is the threat of an immediate harmful or offensive contact, and battery is the harmful or offensive contact itself. In this scenario, Louis threatened to hit Mica (assault) and then followed through with the action (battery). Therefore, Mica could bring a lawsuit for both assault and battery.

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