You and your ex-partner have had a bitter parting of ways. One day, while walking on a busy sidewalk, you see your ex-partner walking in the opposite direction. You do your best to ignore your ex, but, as your paths cross, your ex trips you. When you fall, you break your wrist.

You sue for battery (an intentional tort). Your ex-partner claims that it was an accident. You have to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that your ex-partner tripped you on purpose. What will be your evidence of "intent?" Explain, giving examples in support of your response.

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To prove intent in a battery case you must demonstrate that your expartner acted purposefully or with the knowledge that their actions would result in ... View the full answer