If a defendant in an intentional tort action did not intend to cause harm:
A) he could still be liable because motive is legally distinct from act and intent
B) he could still be liable because he was careless
C) he cannot be held liable because his motive was not to harm the plaintiff
D) he cannot be held liable because he did not know who would be harmed by his actions
E) none of the other choices

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In intentional tort cases, the defendant's liability can be established based on the act and intent to perform the act, regardless of the motive behind it. Motive is not a necessary element to prove liability in intentional torts; what matters is that the defendant intended the act that caused harm.

If a Defendant in an Intentional Tort Action Did Not