Facts
The claimant went to a hairdresser for a permanent wave, but was given a tone rinse she had not agreed to, which caused a skin rash.
Issue
Is treatment different from what was agreed to a ?
Held
Applying a different treatment from the one consented to was a battery.
Principle
Consent covers only the act actually agreed to; going beyond it is to the person.
Why it matters
A clear example of exceeding the scope of consent.
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