The transferred intent doctrine allows merchants to stop,detain,and investigate suspected shoplifters without being held liable for False imprisonment.

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The transferred intent doctrine is a legal principle in tort law that allows the intent to harm one person to be transferred to another person who is actually harmed. It does not relate to the rights of merchants to detain suspected shoplifters, which is governed by shopkeeper's privilege laws.

The Transferred Intent Doctrine Allows Merchants to Stop,detain,and Investigate Suspected