Battery Flashcards
1
Q
Collins v Wilcock -definition?
A
lord goff : the actual infliction of unlawful force
2
Q
part 1 actus reus- collins v wilcock?
A
any touching however slight may amount to a battery
3
Q
thomas?
A
side rule to part 1 actus reus
touching V’s clothes will wearing them is like touching the V
4
Q
martin?
A
side rule to part 1 actus reus
indirect battery is still a battery
5
Q
wilson v pringle?
A
part 2 actus reus
touching must be unlawful- meaning hostile or aggressive
6
Q
men’s rea of battery?
A
intention (mohan) or recklessness(cunningham) to inflict unlawful force on the V (venna)