Question

. Jimmy was working his shift at 7-eleven and he learns his girlfriend is cheating on him with Cody. A few minutes later, Jimmy sees Cody outside the store. Jimmy runs outside and hits Cody repeatedly, breaking his jaw. What basic tort might Cody sue Jimmy for?

Answer 1

Answer:

Battery

Explanation:

In common law, a tort is a civil wrong that caused harm to another person. Basic torts are: assaults, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress or transferred intend.

There is a difference between battery and assault as assault can be intentional only, without carrying out the threat ( pointing a weapon at somebody without firing it for example). Battery always include physical contact with the victim.

Cody might sue Jimmy for battery as he actually attacked him and caused him serious bodily harm.