Donny threw a knife at sally intending to injure her


Donny threw a knife at Sally, intending to injure her severely. However, Donny missed Sally. Sally saw the knife just as it whizzed by her head, missing it by about one inch. As a result, Sally was very scared. Sally sued Donny for assault and battery. Which of the following is most correct?

a. Donny will be liable for battery, but not assault.

b. Donny will be liable for assault, but not battery.

c. Donny will be liable for assault and for battery.

d. Donny will not be liable for either assault or battery because this is only a criminal matter.

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