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Lizzy and Her Boyfriend Bobby Are at the Local Restaurant

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Lizzy and her boyfriend Bobby are at the local restaurant. The two have been arguing and Lizzy says she has had enough and turns to leave. Bobby, who is substantially bigger than Lizzy, draws back his hand as if to hit Lizzy. Lizzy turns around and ducks just in time to avoid Bobby's punch. What, if any, tort can Lizzy sue for?


A) Lizzy could sue for assault.
B) Lizzy could sue for battery.
C) Lizzy could sue for assault and battery.
D) Lizzy could sue for negligence since Bobby missed punching her.
E) Lizzy could not sue for a tort as no harm came from his threatening to punch her.

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