Intent as Used in the Law of Intentional Torts Requires

question 92

Multiple Choice

Intent as used in the law of intentional torts requires the defendant to:

• A)have knowledge or reckless disregard of the negligence of her action.
• B)desire to cause the consequences of her action.
• C)believe the consequences are substantially certain to result from her action.
• D)Both (b) and (c) are correct.

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Definitions:

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to people needing assistance due to illnesses, disabilities, or aging, often family members or professional healthcare workers.

Adult Children

Individuals who are legally considered adults due to their age but are referred to in context as children in relation to their parents.

Neighbor/Friend

A person living near or next to another; in healthcare, this might refer metaphorically to entities or departments working closely together.

Concomitant Diseases

Diseases or conditions that co-occur with a primary disease or condition, complicating the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.