a. Comment C- Meaning of “contact with
another’s person.”
i.
Not necessary for actor to bring his
body with contact to another’s body. All that is necessary is the actor
intends, directly or indirectly, to have something come in contact with the
other person (throwing, banana peel on ground, dirt on towel used to wipe
your face)
b. Comment D- Knowledge of contact
i.
Not necessary for victim of battery to
have knowledge of offensive act at the time of the offensive act.
ii.
Ex: A kisses B while asleep but does not
waken or harm her. A is subject to liability to B.
c.
Comment G- Necessity
of intention !
i.
Intent must be present
ii.
Ex: A throws dirty water from his window
at B who is walking on a street below. A few drops fall on B’s hand but do him
no bodily harm. A is subject to liability to B.
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