Jimmy is annoyed because his neighbor's dog is constantly barking. He intentionally walks up to the dog in his neighbor's yard and viciously kicks it. Jimmy has committed battery.

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Battery is the intentional touching of a human being and does not apply to dogs. Jimmy may be guilty of animal cruelty or a similar criminal charge, but he has not committed the tort of battery.

Jimmy Is Annoyed Because His Neighbor's Dog Is Constantly Barking