If a Defendant in an Intentional Tort Action Did Not

question 86

Multiple Choice

If a defendant in an intentional tort action did not intend to cause harm:

• A) he could still be liable because motive is legally distinct from act and intent
• B) he could still be liable because he was careless
• C) he cannot be held liable because his motive was not to harm the plaintiff
• D) he cannot be held liable because he did not know who would be harmed by his actions
• E) none of the other choices

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