What is required under the minority rule regarding intent in a battery claim?

The minority rule regarding intent in a battery claim specifies that the defendant must have the intention to cause harm or offense to the victim. This means that, under this rule, a plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant acted with the specific purpose of causing contact that would be considered harmful or offensive, or that the defendant knew that such contact was substantially certain to occur.

This is a more stringent requirement compared to the majority rule, where merely intending to make contact can suffice for a battery claim. The focus on the intent to harm or offend emphasizes the defendant's mental state and the nature of the action, making it clear that mere accidental contact is insufficient for a successful claim under this standard.

Other options outline different interpretations of intent in battery claims. However, those interpretations do not align with the minority rule's requirement of intentional harm or offense, highlighting the specific need for an intent to impact the victim negatively in this context.