Asked by taylor williams on May 21, 2024
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Brad doesn't like Jordan and especially dislikes Jordan's new felt hat, so he intentionally knocks it off Jordan's head in order to embarrass Jordan. Brad has committed a battery.
Battery
A criminal offense involving the unlawful physical act or force applied to another person, resulting in harmful or offensive contact.
Intentionally
The act of doing something deliberately or on purpose, not by accident or unintentionally.
- Identify actions that could be considered a battery in tort law.
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AC
Ainsley ChildressMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Battery is the intentional act of causing harmful or offensive contact with another person. Brad's action of knocking off Jordan's hat to embarrass him constitutes offensive contact, thus meeting the criteria for battery.
Learning Objectives
- Identify actions that could be considered a battery in tort law.