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Jimmy Lane, the Owner of a Convenience Store, Suspects That

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Jimmy Lane, the owner of a convenience store, suspects that Tom has shoplifted a can of pop. Jimmy approached Tom and demanded to look into his backpack. Tom refused whereupon Jimmy grabbed Tom, spun him around and opened his backpack to discover the can of pop. Which of the following statements best describes the legal position?


A) Tom has committed the tort of conversion
B) Jimmy has committed the tort of false imprisonment
C) Jimmy has not committed any torts
D) Jimmy has committed the tort of assault
E) Both A and D

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