In battery cases, whether physical contact is considered offensive is judged by 

A. trier-of-fact.
B. the reasonable person standard.
C. clear and convincing evidence that duty was breached.
D. a preponderance of the evidence that intent was malicious.


Answer: B

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A. Mortgage B. Promissory note C. Will D. Deed

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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