Joe Intentionally Pushed Bill into a Fence Negligently Erected by Sam

question 64

Multiple Choice

Joe intentionally pushed Bill into a fence negligently erected by Sam around Sam's swimming pool.The fence caved in and Bill nearly drowned.Under the Second Restatement,who is liable?

• A) Sam,because of his negligent conduct.
• B) Sam,because Joe's conduct would be foreseeable.
• C) Joe,because of his intentional intervening conduct.
• D) Sam and Joe,because they both contributed to the harm.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

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Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Long-Term Memories

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