Festus and Morticia worked at the Adams Company (AC). AC was in the business of manufacturing various

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Festus and Morticia worked at the Adams Company (AC). AC was in the business of manufacturing various types of poisons and their antidotes.

Festus worked in sales, while Morticia worked in the accounting department.

They had known each other for about five-years. On October 28, 2022, Festus decided to play a practical joke on Morticia. As Morticia was leaving the office that night, Festus, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse. While trembling, Morticia handed her purse to Festus. Festus then pushed the candy gun to her head (lightly touching her hair) and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her. Morticia (who did not know the gun was made out of candy) was very frightened during the whole incident. She did not think it was funny when Festus pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back.

Explain, in detail, whether Morticia has a claim against Festus for: (1) Assault, and (2) Battery. Make sure you define each tort and explain, how the facts apply in determining whether Morticia has a claim.