Question

Lani is upset with her roommate Bill because he refuses to clean up after himself. In a fit of rage, Lani tries to hit him on his head but misses. At the time, Bill is turned away from Lani and is completely unaware that she tried to hit him. Under these circumstances: a. Lani is liable only for battery. b. Lani is liable only for assault. c. Lani is liable neither for battery nor assault. d. Lani is liable for causing mental distress.

Answer 1

Lani is liable for causing mental distress because she is inflicting emotions of anger onto Bill.