If Sam points a gun at Harry, a stranger, and says "Prepare to die," but then does nothing, the tort possibly committed is:
A) negligence
B) assault
C) battery
D) slander
E) none of the other choices

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Sam's act of pointing a gun at Harry and threatening him with the words "Prepare to die" can be considered assault. Assault is the intentional act of causing a person to fear an imminent harmful or offensive bodily contact. Even if Sam did not physically touch or harm Harry, the act of pointing a gun and threatening him with death could reasonably cause Harry to fear for his safety.

If Sam Points a Gun at Harry, a Stranger, and Says