Sep 25, 2017BoardMeeting
BoardSupreme Court of Texas Moot Court Competition
The Moot Court Final Round involved arguments concerning civil liability for battery in the absence of traditional physical contact. Specifically, the discussion addressed whether a claim for battery can be established when an individual intentionally causes bodily injury through non-physical means, such as exposing a photosensitive individual to flashing lights. The court examined the intersection of Texas penal statutes and common law battery, debating whether the recklessness standard or the intent to cause harm should be applicable to modern technological scenarios.