John was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Mary had been the main witness for the prosecution. When the police were taking him from the court room, John broke free, grabbed a chair and rushed at Mary intending to hit her. On seeing this, Mary got into a nervous shock and fainted. The police restrained John before he reached Mary. On these facts, which of the following statements is true?

1. John has committed the tort of battery
2. John has committed the tort of causing mental distress
3. John has not committed any torts
4. John has committed the tort of negligence
5. None of the above

Which of the following is not a part of the litigation process in the Trial Division of the Superior Court of Ontario?

1. Discover
2. Trial
3. Exchange of Pleadings
4. Constitutional assessment
5. Pre-trial conference

A 70-year-old woman, using the escalator at the airport, dropped a glove. When she attempted to pick it up, she lost her balance and fell. As a result of the accident, she broke her leg. If she brings a claim in negligence against the company which had the responsibility of maintaining the escalator, the defendant company would argue which of the following as its best defence?

1. There were no damages suffered.
2. Voluntary assumption of risk.
3. It did not owe her a duty of care.
4. It did not act below the standard of care.
5. All of the above