The intentional tort of assault requires that:
A) there be physical contact with the body
B) the injured party suffer a "noticeable" physical injury
C) the injured party be detained against his or her will
D) the defendant intended to injure the plaintiff
E) none of the other choices

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The intentional tort of assault does not require physical contact, noticeable physical injury, or detention against one's will. It primarily involves an act that creates a reasonable apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact. The focus is on the intention to cause apprehension of harm, not necessarily to injure.

The Intentional Tort of Assault Requires That