Nancy and Tonya were both world class gymnasts, competing for a place on their country's Olympic team. Nancy warned Tonya that if she competed in the Olympic trials, Nancy would "break her kneecap." Gilooley, Tonya's coach, heard this threat. He swung at Nancy, but missed, striking Katarina. If Tonya brings suit against Nancy for assault, will she prevail?

Question 15 options:

a)

No, if Tonya was not in immediate danger.

b)

No, if Nancy did not make actual harmful physical contact with Tonya.

c)

Yes, if Nancy intended to frighten Tonya.

d)

Yes, if Tonya reasonably believed Nancy would do what she threatened.

Question 16(12 points)

Nancy and Tonya were both world class gymnasts, competing for a place on their country's Olympic team. Nancy warned Tonya that if she competed in the Olympic trials, Nancy would "break her kneecap." Gilooley, Tonya's coach, heard this threat. He swung at Nancy, but missed, striking Katarina. If Katarina brings a battery suit against Gilooley, will she prevail?

Question 16 options:

a)

No, because Gilooley intended to hit Nancy.

b)

No, because Gilooley was defending Tonya.

c)

Yes, because Gilooley intended to hit Nancy.

d)

Yes, because Gilooley had an evil motive in wanting to harm Nancy.

Question 17(12 points)

Don was a patron at a New Jersey casino, playing roulette at a table where Tim was also playing. Tim attempted to cheat by placing a late bet after the ball had come to rest. The dealer saw Tim in his attempt to cheat. Tim, however, immediately fled from the casino floor and was not caught. Almost immediately, casino security personnel surround the table where Tim had been playing. One of the security guards announced, "Folks, we know none of you were involved, but we need to get statements from all of you, so we can't let you leave." Don, who had not even noticed Tim at the table, told a security officer he didn't see anything and attempted to leave. A large security officer then told Don, "You're not going anywhere until we get all the information you have, so take a seat." Two minutes later, Don was allowed to leave. If Don files suit for false imprisonment, will he succeed?

Question 17 options:

a)

No, because he was only detained for two minutes.

b)

No, because Don may have witnessed a crime.

c)

Yes, if Don was aware that he would not be allowed to leave.

d)

Yes, but only if the guard used physical force in preventing Don from leaving.