Pocket, a bank vice president, took substantial kickbacks to approve certain loans that later proved worthless. Upon learning of the kickbacks, Dudd, the bank's president, fired Pocket, telling him, "If you are not out of this bank in ten minutes, I will have the guards throw you out bodily." Pocket left at once. If Pocket asserts a claim against Dudd based on assault, will Pocket prevail? 
No, because the guards never touched Pocket.  No, because Dudd gave Pocket ten minutes to leave.  Yes, if Dudd intended to cause Pocket severe emotional distress.  Yes, because Dudd threatened Pocket with a harmful or offensive bodily contact. 
Question: Pocket, a bank vice president, took substantial kickbacks to approve certain loans that later proved worthless. Upon learning of the kickbacks, Dudd, the bank's president, fired Pocket, telling him, "If you are not out of this bank in ten minutes, I will have the guards throw you out bodily." Pocket left at once. If Pocket asserts a claim against Dudd based on assault, will Pocket prevail? 
A. No, because the guards never touched Pocket. 
B. No, because Dudd gave Pocket ten minutes to leave. 
C. Yes, if Dudd intended to cause Pocket severe emotional distress. 
D. Yes, because Dudd threatened Pocket with a harmful or offensive bodily contact. 
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