Tony has admired Ann for months,but he has never talked to her.One day,Tony walks up to Ann and gives her a hug.Ann is angry and decides to sue Tony.In this case,Tony has committed the tort of ______.
A) duress
B) conversion
C) battery
D) negligence
E) fraud

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In this case, Tony has committed the tort of battery as he hugged Ann without her consent. A battery is an illegal touching of another. As used here, illegal means that the touching is done without justification and without the consent of the person touched.

Tony Has Admired Ann for Months,but He Has Never Talked