An assault is carried out by a threat of bodily harm coupled with an apparent, present ability to cause the harm. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may result in either criminal or civil liability. Generally, the common law definition is the same in criminal and Tort Law. There is, however, an additional Criminal Law category of assault consisting of an attempted but unsuccessful Battery.
Extenuating circumstances make it impossible for you to complete the course before the end of the semester. In order to receive an incomplete, the student and the instructor must agree to a contract stipulating the work the student must complete and the time in which it must be completed for the student to receive a grade in the class. The contract time varies as set by the instructor but may not exceed one year.
Contracts also may be project specific. A contract may be made for the provision of goods for a project, and upon the completion of the project the contract for these goods or services ends. Parties to a contract may mutually agree to rescind the contract. In that case, the parties may agree on the duties and responsibilities of each party after the rescission. A contract also may end because of a breach. A breach occurs when a party does not fulfill his or her responsibilities under the contract.