Melissa hurls a rock with the intention to hit Dave,with whom she has just fought.The rock hits Stacey,instead,who is sitting next to Dave.Melissa is liable for battery under the clause of:

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Under a concept known as transferred intent,a defendant who intends to injure one person but actually injures another is liable for battery to the person injured,despite the absence of any specific desire to injure him.

Melissa Hurls a Rock with the Intention to Hit Dave,with