Ladd Throws a Rock Intending to Hit Minh but Misses

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ladd throws a rock intending to hit Minh but misses and hits Nasir instead. If Nasir sues Ladd for battery, Ladd

• A) likely is liable to Nasir because he meant to throw the rock.
• B) likely is not liable to Nasir because he meant to throw the rock at Minh.
• C) likely is not liable to Nasir because he did not intend to throw the rock.
• D) likely is liable if the rock slipped.

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