Battery

Question 1

Collins v Wilcock -definition?

Answer 1

lord goff : the actual infliction of unlawful force

Question 2

part 1 actus reus- collins v wilcock?

Answer 2

any touching however slight may amount to a battery

Question 3

thomas?

Answer 3

side rule to part 1 actus reus
touching V’s clothes will wearing them is like touching the V

Question 4

martin?

Answer 4

side rule to part 1 actus reus
indirect battery is still a battery

Question 5

wilson v pringle?

Answer 5

part 2 actus reus
touching must be unlawful- meaning hostile or aggressive

Question 6

men’s rea of battery?

Answer 6

intention (mohan) or recklessness(cunningham) to inflict unlawful force on the V (venna)