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After the plaintiff is harmed, the plaintiff sues and the defendant denies legal responsibility. A person deliberately caused contact during a confrontation and denied intent to injure. The requested relief would protect one party from a legal wrong but would impose a substantial burden on a party who claims notice, lack of fault, or a limiting rule.
The plaintiff seeks recovery for the harm; the defendant argues that liability or the requested remedy fails under the facts shown.
How should the court resolve the dispute? Discuss the strongest arguments for each side, state the controlling rule, apply it to the material facts, and explain the likely remedy or consequence.