An argument breaks out in a high school hallway between Tatiana and Crystal. Tatiana has accused Crystal of stealing her new headphones and is facing Crystal in the hallway, screaming at her. A circle of students has formed around the two girls. Suddenly, Crystal's twin sister Kasseema bursts through the group and violently tackles Tatiana to the ground, exclaiming that she was at the mall with her sister the previous day when Crystal purchased the headphones that Tatiana claims are hers. Tatiana breaks her wrist in the fall. Tatiana sues Kasseema in battery. a. Can Kasseema rely on the defence of self-defence? Why or why not? If you answered "yes," is this a full defence to the allegation? b. Can Kasseema rely on the defence of "defence of others"? If you answered "yes," is this a full defence to the allegation? C. Can Kasseema rely on the defence of provocation? If you answered "yes," is this a full defence totheallegation?

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