Law of Torts Cases on Words And Assault

Tuberville v Savage

Court: Court

Year: 1669

Principle(s): Words accompanying an act can negate an assault; For an act to constitute an assault, there should be an intention to cause harm or injury.

Thomas v National Union of Mineworkers

Court: Court

Year: 1986

Principle(s): For an act to constitute assault, it must be possible to carry out physical violence