Question

Mr. B told Mr. A to leave the premises in occupation of Mr. A. When Mr. A refused then Mr. B collected some of his workmen who mustered round Mr. A. They tucking up their sleeves and aprons and threatened to break the plaintiff’s neck, he did not leave. Under which tortuous act, Mr. A can file the case?

• A. False Imprisonment
• B. Assault
• C. Battery
• D. Hurt

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In this scenario, Mr. B and his workmen, by threatening to break Mr. A’s neck, have committed an assault. Assault is defined as any act that creates an apprehension of immediate harm or offensive contact. While no physical contact occurred, the threatening behavior put Mr. A in fear of imminent harm.