Many Courts Have Adopted a Test in Resolving the Proximate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many courts have adopted a test in resolving the proximate cause question,under which a defendant who has breached a duty of care is liable:

• A)only for the "natural and probable consequences" of his actions.
• B)for all injuries sustained by the plaintiff.
• C)even for injuries caused by the plaintiff's negligence.
• D)for at least 50 percent of the damages.

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