Which of the following is most likely to be an example of assault?
A) Making gestures as if to hit the victim's new car with a sledgehammer.
B) Ben threatens Ron, "I'll beat you up when you come to school tomorrow."
C) Anna points a gun at Vanessa.
D) Delko leaves a note in Keith's car, "I will burn your can if I see it here again."

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Assault is intentionally putting another in fear or apprehension of an immediate unwanted or offensive bodily touching. The imminent touch need not be a hit or slap, but it must, in fact, be perceived as being some type of contact with the victim of the tort. The touching may be accomplished by the tortfeasor using something to accomplish the imminent touching, such as a knife, bat, or gun.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be an Example