As you exit a shopping mall you accidentally run into another person and knock her down. As she leaps to her feet you begin to exchange words that escalate and you find yourself in a physical struggle with the other person. After receiving several blows from her, you retaliate by striking her on the head with your umbrella, knocking her unconscious, and producing a large gash on her head.

Discuss the principles of assault and battery as well as self-defense and

what actions constitute each by defining them. Narrate a short decision on this case based on your knowledge and definition of the principles.