Julian Threw a Brick at Will, Intending to Hit Him

question 67

Multiple Choice

Julian threw a brick at Will, intending to hit him. If the brick instead hits Anna, Julian has:

• A) committed a battery.
• B) committed an assault.
• C) no liability if he has not yet reached the age of majority.
• D) not committed a tort because he did not have the intent to harm Anna.

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