Mike sees Jan,who he dislikes,walking in the street and shoots an arrow at her.He misses but instead hits Betsy.Betsy cannot sue Mike for battery because there was no intent on the part of Mike to injure her.

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In tort law, the doctrine of "transferred intent" applies, meaning Mike's intent to harm Jan transfers to Betsy, allowing her to sue for battery.

Mike Sees Jan,who He Dislikes,walking in the Street and Shoots