For purposes of intentional torts,a person can have the intent to cause harm if the harm is substantially certain to occur even if he or she doesn't desire that such harm occur.

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This is known as the doctrine of "substantial certainty" and is recognized by many jurisdictions as a valid form of intent in intentional tort cases. The person does not have to actually desire the harm to occur, they simply have to know that it is virtually certain to happen as a result of their actions.

For Purposes of Intentional Torts,a Person Can Have the Intent