The intentional tort of assault requires that:
A) there be physical contact with the body
B) the injured party have knowledge of the danger
C) the injured party be detained against his or her will
D) the defendant intended to injure the plaintiff
E) all of the other choices

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Assault does not require physical contact; instead, it involves the threat of physical harm. The injured party must have knowledge of the danger, or the threat must put the person in imminent fear of it. The injured party does not need to be detained against his or her will. The defendant only needs to have the intent to cause apprehension or fear of imminent harm, not necessarily injury. Therefore, the correct answer is B - the injured party must have knowledge of the danger.

The Intentional Tort of Assault Requires That