Arthur Fired a Gun in the Middle of the Desert

question 68

Multiple Choice

Arthur fired a gun in the middle of the desert.He intended to fire the gun,but had no reason to believe anyone else was in the area.If the bullet hits Tom,who happened to be riding his ATV across the desert:

• A) Arthur has committed the tort of assault.
• B) Arthur has committed the tort of battery.
• C) it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort.
• D) Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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