An Intervening Force, Which Happens After the Defendant's Negligent Act

question 32

Multiple Choice

An intervening force, which happens after the defendant's negligent act and contributes to the plaintiff's injury, can excuse the defendant from liability if it:

• A) could have been anticipated.
• B) was proximate.
• C) was unforeseeable.
• D) was an intentional tort and not an unintentional one.

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