Question

Shortly after Brian started to work at Trevit, Inc., a co-worker, Ann, began asking him out. Brian said no. Nevertheless, Ann persisted. One day Ann playfully but intentionally touched Brian "below the belt." Which statement is correct?

A) Ann defamed Brian.
B) Ann committed the tort of trespass.
C) Ann committed the tort of slander.
D) Ann committed the tort of battery.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": Ann committed the tort of battery.

Explanation:

In tort law, battery is the result of a harmful or offensive intentional contact an individual makes with another person without the consent of the latter. Usually, when it comes to physical violence, battery is related to an assault. Tort cases do not usually end in the defendant being incarcerated but there might be monetary compensation for the damages.

Thus, Ann committed a battery tort for touching Brian "below the belt" intentionally without his consent.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Ann committed the tort of battery

Explanation:

In common law, a civil wrong that causes a person to suffer harm or loss and results in the liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

It can include negligence, injuries, emotional distress, injuries, financial losses and invasion of privacy. There are three types of torts, intentional, strict liability and negligence.  

While battery of tort means to voluntarily bring an offensive contact with a person or to something that is closely associated with them.  

Since Ann voluntarily touched Brian she committed tort of battery.