While arguing with Patrick, Brock becomes angry and throws a chair at Patrick, intending to hit him. Patrick sees the chair flying toward him and ducks out of the way. The chair continues on its path and hits Andy, who is standing behind Patrick and does not see the chair coming. Although Patrick did not intend to hit Andy with the chair, Patrick may still be liable for any harm suffered by Andy based on the doctrine of

While arguing with Patrick, Brock becomes angry and throws a chair at Patrick, intending to hit him. Patrick sees the chair flying toward him and ducks out of the way. The chair continues on its path and hits Andy, who is standing behind Patrick and does not see the chair coming. Although Patrick did not intend to hit Andy with the chair, Patrick may still be liable for any harm suffered by Andy based on the doctrine of

strict liability

comparative negligence

transferred intent

negligence per se