Tea shower costs instigator $700

Vivienne Harris leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court yesterday after pleading guilty to tipping a cup of tea on a man's head in June. Picture: Tait Schmaal Source: adelaidenow

VIVIENNE Harris was enjoying an afternoon cuppa in a Blackwood cafe until she was offended by the conversation at the next table.

When that patron refused her request to move, Harris dumped a cup of tea over his head - a move that yesterday cost her almost $700.

Harris, 59, of Brighton, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court charged with one basic count of assault.

She agreed to plead guilty after being told, by Special Justice John McPhail, the most likely outcome would be a fine.

Brevet Sergeant Matt Stones, prosecuting, said the charge arose from an incident at the Artisan Cafe, on July 14.

The Artisan Cafe in Blackwood where the assault occurred. Picture: Stephen Laffer, Messenger Community Newspapers Source: adelaidenow

"The victim was having a conversation about his work with a friend, and Harris was sitting at a table by herself behind him," he said.

"She interrupted their conversation and asked them to move, because she didn't want to listen to them any more.

"They declined and suggested she move herself if she didn't like what she was hearing."

He said the victim turned his back to Harris and resumed talking to his friend.

"He then felt hot liquid run down his head, back and jacket," he said.

"He realised Harris had poured a cup of tea over his head ... he sustained no injuries."

Brevet Sergeant Stones said Harris told police the conversation, which was about the Transport Department, "hit a sensitive button".

"She did not move herself because she was there first," he said.

Harris told Special Justice McPhail she had tried to be polite.

"I spoke to them in a very subservient manner," she told the court.

"I said: 'I can't help but overhear something that really upsets me, and I'm just wondering if you wouldn't mind moving.'

"I said it in a very polite manner, but the gentleman involved did not respond in a polite manner."

Harris said she agreed with the prosecution - save one detail.

"The tea was cold," she said.

"I should not have done it," she added.

She said she was concerned about having a conviction recorded.

"Can I ask a question? If I plead guilty, would there be a conviction lodged against me?" she asked.

"Excuse my ignorance, but would that affect my ability to travel to other countries?

"I'm trying to work out the consequences."

Special Justice McPhail said he would not record a conviction, given the low likelihood of Harris re-offending.

"There's only one offence and it's a small, basic offence," he said.

He fined her $50 and ordered her to pay $634 in court costs.

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