battery Flashcards
1
Q
case
A
lord goff in collins v wilcock
2
Q
definition
A
the actual infliction of unlawful force
3
Q
stage one
A
touching - lord goff - any touching may amount to a battery
4
Q
side rule
A
thomas- clothing
5
Q
side rule
A
martin- indirect touching
6
Q
stage two
A
touching must be unlawful - hostile or aggresive - wilson v pringle
7
Q
mens rea
A
intention (mohan) or recklessness (cunningham) to inflict unlawful force (venna)
