Ladd throws a rock intending to hit Minh but misses and hits Nasir instead. If Nasir sues Ladd for battery, Ladd
A) likely is liable to Nasir because he meant to throw the rock.
B) likely is not liable to Nasir because he meant to throw the rock at Minh.
C) likely is not liable to Nasir because he did not intend to throw the rock.
D) likely is liable if the rock slipped.

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Ladd is likely liable to Nasir for battery under the doctrine of transferred intent, which holds that intent to harm one person can be transferred to the actual victim.

Ladd Throws a Rock Intending to Hit Minh but Misses