Proximate Cause Limits Liability to Harms

question 68

Multiple Choice

Proximate cause limits liability to harms:

• A) whether foreseeable or not
• B) resulting from remote occurrences "evolving naturally" from a central event
• C) that result from non-negligent conduct
• D) that bear a reasonable relationship to the defendant's negligent conduct
• E) that arise from interaction with railroads

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Transactions that allow the buyer to purchase goods or services on credit, whereby payment is deferred to a future date.

Beginning Cash Balance

The amount of cash available at the start of a given period, often used as a reference point for cash flow analysis.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value as the asset is used.

Capital Equipment Purchases

Capital equipment purchases involve the acquisition of physical assets like machinery, vehicles, or equipment used in the production process or in the administration of a business.