The tort of battery

The tort of battery occurs when someone intentionally causes harmful or offensive physical contact with another person without their consent. It is not necessary for the person to be physically injured; simply touching in an unwanted or disrespectful manner is enough. The key elements are that the contact was intentional and that the person did not agree to it. Battery is a civil wrong, meaning the affected individual can seek compensation or other legal remedies for the harm or offense caused.