Lani is upset with her roommate Bill because he refuses to clean up after himself.In a fit of rage,Lani tries to hit him on his head but misses.At the time,Bill is turned away from Lani and is completely unaware that she tried to hit him.Under these circumstances:

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The case in question is liable neither for battery nor assault because,Lani misses while attempting to hit Bill on the head and Bill is unaware of the whole situation.The tort of assault is designed to protect people from threats of battery.Assault is putting another in apprehension of an imminent (immediate)threat to his or her physical safety.Most courts say that "mere words are not enough" for assault and require some affirmative act,like a threatening gesture by the defendant.

Lani Is Upset with Her Roommate Bill Because He Refuses