Harry snatched Kristina's purse off her shoulder while she was walking down the street.She,with the help of few others,produced him before court.Which of the following torts could Kristina prove in a lawsuit against Harry?

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In this scenario, Harry is liable for battery even though he has not touched Kristina's body. The basic personal interest that any legal system can protect is a person's right to be free from injurious or unpleasant physical contact with others. Battery, an intentional, unconsented-to touching that is harmful or offensive, protects that interest. The least touching can be a battery if it produces injury or would be considered offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities. The defendant need not actually touch the plaintiff's body to be liable for battery. It is sufficient to touch anything connected to the plaintiff's body.

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