Battery committed by an agent in the principal's premises and during the scope of employment is considered an unintentional tort.

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Battery is an intentional tort, meaning that it involves the intentional and harmful physical contact with another person. It is not considered unintentional, and the fact that it was committed by an agent on the principal's premises and during the scope of employment does not change its nature.

Battery Committed by an Agent in the Principal's Premises and During