Sako is proud of his meticulously groomed lawn and flower garden. He is allergic to dogs. Every morning and evening Wyatt, a neighbor, takes Spot, her pet poodle, for a walk around the block. Invariably the dog relieves itself on Sako's property. Sako has repeatedly asked Wyatt to restrain her pet, but she laughs at him and says "Cool it! Dogs have to answer nature's call. It's good for them and it's good for your soil." Finally, one day Sako charges out of his house, brandishing what appeared to be a hand gun. "This will stop it!" he shouts. Wyatt is frightened. Sako comes closer and fires a stream of ammoniated water into the faces of Wyatt and Spot with his water pistol. The dog yelps and runs off. Wyatt sues. Sako is:

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Sako is proud of his meticulously groomed lawn and flower garden. He is allergic to dogs. Every morning and evening Wyatt, a neighbor, takes Spot, her pet poodle, for a walk around the block. Invariably the dog relieves itself on Sako's property. Sako has repeatedly asked Wyatt to restrain her pet, but she laughs at him and says "Cool it! Dogs have to answer nature's call. It's good for them and it's good for your soil." Finally, one day Sako charges out of his house, brandishing what appeared to be a hand gun. "This will stop it!" he shouts. Wyatt is frightened. Sako comes closer and fires a stream of ammoniated water into the faces of Wyatt and Spot with his water pistol. The dog yelps and runs off. Wyatt sues. Sako is:

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Sako's actions constitute assault and battery because he intentionally caused a harmful or offensive contact (spraying ammoniated water) to Wyatt, regardless of the toy gun's nature.

Sako Is Proud of His Meticulously Groomed Lawn and Flower