n Florida it is clear that an act of intentional assault and battery committed without legal justification supplies proof of malice.” Joab, Inc. v. Thrall, 245 So.2d 291 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). Therefore, it is clear in this intentional tort case that punitive damages are an issue. As this Court knows,

ication supplies proof of malice.” Joab, Inc. v. Thrall, 245 So.2d 291 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). Therefore, i