Maureen Alleges That Joe Committed an Intentional Tort Against Her

question 63

Multiple Choice

Maureen alleges that Joe committed an intentional tort against her. To succeed in that claim, Maureen must satisfy the court that

• A) Joe intended to commit some tort, even if it is not the same tort that he actually committed.
• B) Joe intended to cause harm.
• C) Joe knew that the tort in question existed, even if he did not intend to commit it.
• D) Joe had previously promised Maureen that he would not act in a particular way.
• E) Joe intended to act in a certain way, even if he did not know that that action was wrongful.

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