John was angry because Harry is now dating John's former girlfriend. One day, as John was driving his car, he saw Harry walking by the side of the road. John deliberately swerved and struck Harry with the car. John may be successfully sued under:

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John's intentional act of swerving his car to hit Harry constitutes a criminal offense of assault, and he can be sued in criminal law for this act. Additionally, Harry or his family can also sue John for damages in a civil court for the injuries and other losses caused by the accident. Therefore, John may be successfully sued under both criminal and civil law.

John Was Angry Because Harry Is Now Dating John's Former