Matt Intends to Throw a Rock at Jamal and Hit

question 57

Multiple Choice

Matt intends to throw a rock at Jamal and hit Jamal in the head.Jamal is standing directly next to Sally.Matt hits Sally in the head instead of Jamal.What type of tort did Matt commit against Sally?

• A)An intentional tort because Matt intended to throw the rock and physical injury resulted.
• B)Matt did not commit a tort against Sally because he only intended to strike Jamal with the rock.
• C)A negligent tort because he only intended to harm Jamal.
• D)An accidental tort because he struck Sally by mistake.
• E)A negligent tort because Matt was careless in throwing the rock.

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