California Statutes

§ 242. — 242. (Enacted 1872.)

California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Title 8.·Part 1. TITLE 8. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON·Ch. 9. CHAPTER 9. Assault and Battery
A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

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Legislative History

Enacted 1872.
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