Can transferred intent apply when a different intentional tort is committed than originally intended?

Transferred intent is a legal doctrine that allows for the intent to commit an assault, battery, or other intentional tort to be "transferred" from one victim to another or between different torts. Under this doctrine, if a person intends to commit a tort against one individual but accidentally commits a different tort against that or another individual, the intent can still apply if certain conditions are met.

The correct answer acknowledges that while transferred intent generally applies, it does so under specific conditions. For instance, if someone intends to commit battery against Person A but accidentally commits the tort of assault against Person B, the original intent can transfer, allowing an action for battery to be maintained against the original target even though the tort committed was different. This is contingent upon the fact that both torts fall under the umbrella of intentional torts rather than negligence, as the latter does not involve intent.

Thus, the answer recognizes the nuances of how transferred intent operates, indicating that it is not a blanket rule but one that has to adhere to specific circumstances, primarily concerning the nature of the torts and the individuals involved.