M Civ JI 115.01 Assault - Definition

An assault is any intentional, unlawful threat or offer to do bodily injury to another by force, under circumstances which create a well-founded fear of imminent peril, coupled with the apparent present ability to carry out the act if not prevented.

Comment

See Tinkler v Richter, 295 Mich 396; 295 NW 201 (1940).

History

M Civ JI 115.01 was added September 1982.