There Are Several Key Elements Needed to Establish the Legal

question 428

Multiple Choice

There are several key elements needed to establish the legal requirements for there to be an intentional tort. Which is not an element:

• A) the wrongdoer knew what she was doing
• B) the wrongdoer knew that certain results could occur
• C) the wrongdoer knew possible consequences of his act
• D) the wrongdoer knew who would suffer the injury
• E) all of the other choices are necessary elements

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