Which of the following is not an element needed to show negligence:
A)the wrongdoer owed a duty of care to the injured party
B)a duty of care owed to the injured party was breached by an act of the wrongdoer
C)the wrongdoer intended to invade a protected interest of the injured party
D)there is a causal connection between the injured party's harm and the wrongdoer's conduct
E)all of the above are necessary elements

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Intent to invade a protected interest is not required for a finding of negligence. The other elements listed (duty, breach, causation) are all necessary for a finding of negligence.

Which of the Following Is Not an Element Needed to Show