Harvey was at his college reunion where he noticed Raymond,his former roommate.Harvey and Raymond did not get along well at the reunion.Offended by something Raymond mentioned,Harvey punched him in the face and broke his jaw.Harvey is liable for ________.
A)breach of duty of care
B)disparagement
C)battery
D)assault

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Harvey's action of punching Raymond constitutes battery, which is the intentional touching of another person in a harmful or offensive manner without their consent. The fact that he broke Raymond's jaw makes it clear that the touching was harmful. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (breach of duty of care) and option B (disparagement) do not apply in this scenario. While option D (assault) involves an intentional act meant to cause fear or apprehension of harm, it does not involve actual physical contact, unlike battery.

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