Which statement is true regarding the application of transferred intent to trespass to chattels?

The correct answer reflects a fundamental principle of tort law regarding transferred intent, particularly as it pertains to trespass to chattels. Transferred intent applies when an individual intends to commit a tort against one person but unintentionally causes a different tort against another, or a different party altogether. In the context of trespass to chattels, this means that if a person intends to interfere with someone's chattel (a personal property item) and mistakenly interferes with another's chattel, they can still be held liable even if they did not specifically intend to interfere with that particular item.

This principle allows for liability based on the original intent to commit a tort, even if the specific act or the object of that act has changed. It underscores the idea that the intent behind the act, rather than the precise outcome, can be the basis for liability in tort cases like trespass to chattels.

The other options do not accurately reflect the application of transferred intent:

• The notion that transferred intent applies only to real property issues is incorrect, as transferred intent can apply to various types of torts, including personal property.

• It is not necessary for the intent to be aimed at the specific chattel, as the relevant consideration is the intent to interfere