TRESPASS TO THE PERSON

2 forms of TTTP:
-assault
-battery
Both are actionable per se.
Negligence-something unintentional

ASSAULT (intentional tort)

-puts the victim in fear but no direct contact
-for an assault to be justified, it has to happen almost immediately (imminent)
BATTERY
-MUST be a direct contact/force against the victim’s will
-actionable per se even when NO real harm is caused tapi ada intention to harm tu
-just a slight touch without any pain is still considered battery
DEFENCES TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY
-self defence
-parental punishment and other authority (police)
-judicial authority
-consent
-provocation
-necessity
*Do not use greater degree of physical contact than it is necessary in the
circumstances for that purpose. (cthnya dia cubit, kita tumbuk)