When Denton heard that his neighbor, Prout, intended to sell his home to a minority purchaser, Denton told Prout that Prout and his wife and children would meet with "accidents" if he did so. Prout then called the prospective purchaser and told him that he was taking the house off the market.If Prout asserts a claim against Denton for assault, Prout will
recover if Denton intended to place Prout in fear of physical harm. recover, because Denton's conduct was extreme and outrageous.  not recover if Denton took no action that threatened immediate physical harm to Prout. not recover, because Prout's action removed any threat of harmful force
Question: When Denton heard that his neighbor, Prout, intended to sell his home to a minority purchaser, Denton told Prout that Prout and his wife and children would meet with "accidents" if he did so. Prout then called the prospective purchaser and told him that he was taking the house off the market.If Prout asserts a claim against Denton for assault, Prout will
A. recover if Denton intended to place Prout in fear of physical harm.
B. recover, because Denton's conduct was extreme and outrageous. 
C. not recover if Denton took no action that threatened immediate physical harm to Prout.
D. not recover, because Prout's action removed any threat of harmful force
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