Arthur Fires a Gun in the Middle of the Desert

question 38

Multiple Choice

Arthur fires a gun in the middle of the desert.He intends to fire the gun, but has no reason to believe anyone else is in the area.If the bullet hits Bob, who happens to be riding his ATV across the desert:

• A)Arthur has committed the tort of assault.
• B)Arthur has committed the tort of battery.
• C)it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort.
• D)Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

---

Definitions:

Black Male

A term referring to individuals who identify as male and are of Black or African descent.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine meaning "the thing speaks for itself," used when the cause of an injury is obviously due to negligence.

Trial Court

A court in which most civil or criminal cases start when they first enter the legal system. The parties present evidence and call witnesses to testify. Trial courts are referred to as courts of common pleas or county courts in state court systems and as district courts in the federal system. Also called court of original jurisdiction and court of first instance.

Final Judgment

The last court ruling in a legal case that resolves the matters in dispute and determines the rights and obligations of the parties involved.