Multiple Choice
Bill and Sam get into a heated argument regarding over whether a political candidate has been guilty of fraud.Sam makes a fist and acts as if he is going to hit Bill.Bill is apprehensive of immediate harm,but Sam drops his arm before he actually hits bill and says he was just kidding.Sam also apologizes for any inappropriate behavior.For which tort or torts could Sam be held liable?
A) assault
B) battery
C) assault and battery
D) assault, battery, and negligence
E) Sam could not be held liable for anything because he said he was just kidding and he apologized.
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