2) IT - Battery

Question 1

battery (def)

Answer 1

D intentionally causes harmful or offensive contact w P’s body or something closely physically connected thereto

Question 2

battery: elements

Answer 2

1) intent
2) harmful OR offensive contact
3) to a person’s body or something closely physically connected thereto

Question 3

intent: 2 kinds

Answer 3

EITHER:

1) D desired to bring about contact, OR
2) D knew (actual) that contact was virtually certain to result from her actions

Question 4

harmful conduct: def

Answer 4

inflicts any physical discomfort whatsoever

Question 5

offensive contact: def

Answer 5

offensive to an RP

EXCEPTION: unless D knows of P’s particular susceptibility (then still liable)

Question 6

offensive contact: particular susceptibility

Answer 6

still liable!

Question 7

contact: with what?

Answer 7

still counts if it’s something close to P (cane, glasses, book)

Question 8

contact: direct?

Answer 8

doens’t have to be –> ok just set in mxn (throw rock)

Question 9

contact: D aware?

Answer 9

not necessary

contrast assault

Question 10

battery: common defense

Answer 10

consent