Arthur fires a gun in the middle of the desert.He intends to fire the gun, but has no reason to believe anyone else is in the area.If the bullet hits Bob, who happens to be riding his ATV across the desert:
A)Arthur has committed the tort of assault.
B)Arthur has committed the tort of battery.
C)it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort.
D)Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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Arthur did not have the intent to harm Bob or knowledge that Bob was in the area, so he likely lacks the necessary intent for a tort.

Arthur Fires a Gun in the Middle of the Desert