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Steve is walking down a crowded street and accidentally bumps into Joe. Steve mumbles an apology and starts to walk by, but Joe yells at him, "Get back here so I can punch you for shoving me." Joe never touches Steve, however. Can Steve recover damages from Joe for assault?

A. No, because Steve wasn’t actually hit.
B. No, because Steve bumped into Joe first.
C. Yes, because Joe threatened Steve with an immediate assault.



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