To be liable for an intentional tort,the defendant must have:
A)acted as a reasonable person would under the same circumstances
B)acted unknowingly
C)acted quickly
D)acted in an informed manner
E)none of the other choices

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None of the other choices accurately describe what is necessary for liability for an intentional tort. To be liable for an intentional tort, the defendant must have acted with intent, meaning that they acted with the purpose of causing harm or with knowledge that harm was substantially certain to occur as a result of their actions. The defendant's reasonableness, awareness or quickness in acting are not relevant factors in determining intent for intentional torts.

To Be Liable for an Intentional Tort,the Defendant Must Have