Mike pushes Nora, who falls and breaks her arm. Mike is liable for the injury
A) if he intended to push Nora.
B) only if he did not intend to break Nora's arm.
C) only if he had a bad motive for pushing Nora.
D) only if he intended to break Nora's arm.

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Mike is liable for the injury if he intended to push Nora, as the intent to cause the initial harmful contact (the push) is sufficient for liability, regardless of whether he intended the specific injury (the broken arm).

Mike Pushes Nora, Who Falls and Breaks Her Arm