Tuberville v. Savage

King's Bench

86 Eng. Rep. 684 (K.B. 1669)

Relevant factsFree

During a dispute, Tuberville (defendant) put his hand on his sword and told Savage, "If it were not assize-time, I would not take such language from you," and Savage accused him of assault.

IssueFree

Whether intent to create an apprehension of harmful or offensive conduct is required for liability for assault.

Holding & reasoning

The court resolved the question by applying the controlling rule to the facts and explaining precisely why the outcome followed. Its reasoning ties the doctrine to the record so you can reproduce the analysis on an exam.

Procedural history, concurrence & dissent

This section traces the case from the trial court through appeal and lays out how each opinion lands. Separate writings sharpen the majority's limits and flag the arguments most likely to resurface in class.

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