A plaintiff's mere perception of threat of physical harm is sufficient to establish a cause of action for assault.

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For a cause of action for assault to be established, there must be an intentional act by the defendant that creates a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact in the mind of the plaintiff; mere perception without reasonable apprehension or the defendant's intention to cause apprehension does not suffice.

A Plaintiff's Mere Perception of Threat of Physical Harm Is