Daniel is picking a fight with Gerald. Gerald tries his best to ignore Daniel, but without much success. Taylor, a stranger to Gerald, observes the situation from across the street. When it appears that Daniel is about to shove Gerald, Taylor rushes toward Daniel, punches him in the stomach, and causes Daniel to double over in pain. Gerald thanks Taylor and runs away. Which of the following is a
true statement?
a. Daniel committed the tort of battery against Gerald.
b. Taylor committed the tort of battery against Daniel.
c. Taylor's actions were privileged defense of others.
d. Taylor's actions were not privileged because Gerald and Taylor were strangers.
c
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