Contact that does not cause actual physical harm, but offends a reasonable person's sense of dignity is most likely a tort of:
A) negligence
B) fraud
C) malicious prosecution
D) duress
E) none of the other choices

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The tort described in the question is most likely the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress, which is not listed as an option. Negligence is not applicable because it requires a breach of a duty of care, while the question explicitly states that the contact was intentional. Fraud, malicious prosecution, and duress involve conduct that is quite different from contact that offends a person's sense of dignity. Therefore, the answer is none of the other choices.

Contact That Does Not Cause Actual Physical Harm, but Offends