Assume that Bart attacks Max and wounds him severely. Max faces large hospital bills as a result as well as losing pay at his job and other expenses. At common law what could Max do to recover his personal expenses resulting from Bart's infliction of injuries.? As the judge to make repayment of Max's expenses part of the sentencing for Bart on the Assault charges Ask the state to provide compensation out of public funds. Sue Bart in civil court for the "tort" of Assault and seek monetary damages. Nothing - Under these facts Max has no recourse against Bart