At Scrumptious Cafe, Tyler believes that he was overcharged and shoves Uma, a waiter. Uma sues Tyler, alleging that the shove was a battery. Tyler is liable if

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Battery is defined as the intentional harmful or offensive touching of another person. Shoving Uma would likely be considered an offensive touching, making Tyler liable for battery regardless of whether Scrumptious overcharged him, whether there was malice involved, or whether Uma directly waited on him.

At Scrumptious Cafe, Tyler Believes That He Was Overcharged and Shoves