Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Be Classified an Intentional

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is unlikely to be classified an intentional tort:

• A) running at a stranger while waving an iron pipe at them
• B) getting smashed in the face by a baseball at a baseball game
• C) a man grabs a woman he does not know and kisses her despite her protests
• D) secretly making tapes of your roommate's phone calls
• E) all of the other choices are likely to be intentional torts

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Holding Company

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Boards of Directors

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Merger

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