Ann, Betty, Carol and Deanna were students at Finch University. They shared a house near campus. Each student had her own room. Ann, Betty and Carol enjoyed playing soccer together in a local park. Sometimes other classmates joined them. All the players were very competitive and exchanged harsh words during the soccer games. One day, after playing for an hour, Ann and Betty began shouting at each other. Carol tried to separate them. Ann wanted to punch Betty but punched Carol instead. Carol lost her balance and fell. She incurred $200 of medical expenses and missed her shift at the local coffee shop as she was feeling unwell.

A) Based on the facts above, what type of action may be available to Carol in tort? Define this tort. (2 mark) What is the name of the document that Carol's lawyer must file in order to start the action? (1 mark)

B) Does Ann have any defense? (1 mark)

C) When Deanna heard about Carol's injury, she decided to teach Ann a lesson. She removed Ann's soccer ball from Ann's room and then burned it. What type of action may be available to Ann in tort? (2 marks)

D) While waiting for her class to begin, Betty told her classmates (50 in the classroom) that Ann was a violent person and tried to kill Carol. What type of action may be available to Ann in tort? (2 marks)