Andrew Negligently Hit a Dog, Which Lay Stunned in the Street

question 81

Multiple Choice

Andrew negligently hit a dog, which lay stunned in the street for a moment and then ran toward Bill, a bystander, and bit him.In this case:

• A)the dog's action is a foreseeable cause of harm.
• B)the dog's action is a superseding cause of harm.
• C)Andrew will be liable to Bill, because the dog's behavior is a natural consequence of the situation caused by Andrew's negligence.
• D)the dog's owner will be held strictly liable for Bill's injuries, but Andrew will be liable to the dog's owner.

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