Assault and battery are both constituents of trespass to the person, which protects the claimant against interference with his or her person. However these acts need to be carried out intentionally, by direct and immediate actions and are actionable per se, meaning no proof of damage is necessary. To the lay citizen these torts are perhaps better recognised as criminal offences and the defendant Continue reading battery – What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery?
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