Sentences with phrase «intentionally performs an act»

, the California Supreme Court held that a case that falls into this «gray area» between intentional and negligent behavior exists «when a person with no intent to cause harm intentionally performs an act so unreasonable and dangerous that he knows, or should know, it is highly probable that harm will result.»

Co., the California Supreme Court held that a case that falls into this «gray area» between intentional and negligent behavior exists «when a person with no intent to cause harm intentionally performs an act so unreasonable and dangerous that he knows, or should know, it is highly probable that harm will result.»

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In 1941, the California Supreme Court, in Donnelly v. Southern Pacific Co., explained that a defendant who performs an act «intentionally with the knowledge that it will probably cause harm» can be required to pay damages above and beyond those available in traditional negligence cases.