Asked by Marcos Colon on May 10, 2024
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Julian threw a brick at Will, intending to hit him. If the brick instead hits Anna, Julian has:
A) committed a battery.
B) committed an assault.
C) no liability if he has not yet reached the age of majority.
D) not committed a tort because he did not have the intent to harm Anna.
Battery
is an intentional and unlawful physical contact or force used against another person without their consent, potentially resulting in criminal charges.
Assault
An act that threatens physical harm to a person, whether or not actual harm is inflicted.
Age of Majority
The legally defined age at which an individual is considered an adult and responsible for their actions, varying by jurisdiction.
- Outline the distinctions between tort classes such as assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, and privacy invasions.
- Identify the circumstances under which third-party liability may arise, such as transferred intent.
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Phyllis WaruguruMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Julian has committed a battery because he intentionally performed an act (throwing a brick) that resulted in harmful or offensive contact (hitting Anna), even though his intended target was Will. The intent to harm a specific person transfers to the actual victim of the act under the transferred intent doctrine.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the distinctions between tort classes such as assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, and privacy invasions.
- Identify the circumstances under which third-party liability may arise, such as transferred intent.