For purposes of intentional torts, a person can have the intent to cause harm if he believes 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 "substantial certainty" test for intent in intentional torts. It means that if a person knows with a high degree of certainty that their actions will cause harm, they can be held liable for intentional torts even if they did not actually want the harm to occur.

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