PECK, Justice.
Plaintiff, J. Boone Wilson, as guardian for Elizabeth Lahue, appeals a directed verdict for defendant by the Chittenden Superior Court.
The court below ruled that intent is an essential element of the tort of assault and battery. Because plaintiff introduced no evidence to carry his burden of proof on the issue of intent, a verdict was directed for defendant. We affirm.
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