Arthur fired a gun in the middle of the desert.He intended to fire the gun,but had no reason to believe anyone else was in the area.If the bullet hits Tom,who happened to be riding his ATV across the desert:
A) Arthur has committed the tort of assault.
B) Arthur has committed the tort of battery.
C) it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort.
D) Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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Arthur did not have the intent to harm Tom or any knowledge that Tom was present, making it unlikely he had the necessary intent to commit a tort.

Arthur Fired a Gun in the Middle of the Desert