Question

In most cases, a threat of violence made over the telephone cannot constitute an assault. Which of the following most accurately explains why not?

Options

• Because a reasonable person would not feel afraid as a result of hearing such a threat

• Because the defendant must be in the same place as the plaintiff for there to be an assault

• Because the plaintiff would have no reason to suppose that the defendant would follow through with the threat

• Because the violent contact threatened by the defendant would not be imminent

Answer 1

Because the violent contact threatened by the defendant would not be imminent