An Intentional Tort Is One in Which the Defendant Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

An intentional tort is one in which the defendant is involved in a(n) .

• A) careless action that can harm the plaintiff
• B) purposeful action that can harm the plaintiff
• C) action that is so inherently dangerous that no amount of due care can make it safe
• D) civil wrong that fails to meet the standard of care that a reasonable person would meet

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