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In most cases, a threat of violence made over the telephone cannot constitute an

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Question

In most cases, a threat of violence made over the telephone cannot constitute an assault. Which of the following most accurately explains why not?

options:

Because a reasonable person would not feel afraid as a result of hearing such a threat

Because the defendant must be directly next to the plaintiff for there to be an assault

Because the plaintiff would have no reason to suppose that the defendant would follow through with the threat

Because the violent contact threatened by the defendant would not be imminent

Explanation / Answer

In most cases, a threat of violence made over the telephone cannot constitute an assault. To understanstand, first of all define Assault, a term in tort used when one person intentionally places another in a state of fear. Commonly classified as simple assault, assault and battery and aggravated assult.

Therefore the most appropriate statement ( although other statements particularly third one also relevant) is:

Because a reasonable person would not feel afraid as a result of hearing such a threat.

At times in anger persons do make threat of violence but with time gaps realise the mistake and do not follow.

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