Perry Attempted to Hit Bailey Without Good Cause; but Bailey

question 51

Multiple Choice

Perry attempted to hit Bailey without good cause; but Bailey ducked,and Perry hit Adrian instead.Adrian had been looking the other way and did not see it coming and was shocked when the blow landed.Which of the following is true regarding the cause of action,if any,Adrian would have against Perry?

• A) Adrian would not have any cause of action against Perry because contact between them happened by accident.
• B) Based on the theory of transferred intent,Adrian would have a cause of action against Perry for assault.
• C) Based on the theory of transferred intent,Adrian would have a cause of action against Perry for assault and battery.
• D) Based on the theory of transferred intent,Adrian would have a cause of action against Perry for battery.

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