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Facts
Cited for the rule that requires an absence of consent.
Issue
Is touching with consent a battery?
Held
Consent, express or implied, negatives battery.
Principle
The act comprising a battery must be done without the claimant's consent.
Why it matters
Supports the consent element of battery.
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Ford v Skinner (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/ford-v-skinner> accessed 31 October 2026
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