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.
Breach of contract. If the supplier has performed poorly, you might be able to terminate the contract for a breach on their part. Failure to carry out work within a specified time might be a 'material breach', for example, which allows you to end the agreement and claim damages.sk yourself whether you are certain that you want to end the contract and whether this is the only course of action open to you. If you are reacting impulsively to falling sales or have found a better-value deal elsewhere, talk to your supplier.