Conor Is a Notoriously Angry and Violent Man

Multiple Choice

Conor is a notoriously angry and violent man.He recently became involved in a disagreement with his neighbours regarding loud, drunken parties that he frequently hosts in his house.During an argument about that issue, Joanna, who lives next door to Conor, cracked the back of his head with a garden hoe.As a result, Conor has sued Joanna for the tort of battery.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

A) Joanna will be protected by the defence of legal authority as long as Conor was on her property and she had previously asked him to leave.
B) If Joanna successfully argues self-defence, the court will award damages against her after it apportions blame between her and Conor.
C) Joanna can successfully plead self-defence only if she feared that Conor was likely to hurt her personally.
D) Joanna may have a complete defence if she honestly, but mistakenly, believed that Conor was about to injure her husband.
E) If the court decides that Conor provoked Joanna, his claim must fail entirely.