Which of the Following Is a Proximate Cause

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a proximate cause?

• A) When the injuries to the plaintiff are not the foreseeable result of the defendant's conduct.
• B) If an injury would not have occurred but for the defendant's conduct.
• C) A cause that is foreseeable and "not too remote."
• D) An event that is a "breach of the duty of due care" on the part of the defendant.
• E) A defense to a plaintiff's action where the plaintiff has knowingly entered into a risky activity that results in injury.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Column

Part of a financial statement that displays the company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Ending Supplies

The value of supplies on hand at the end of an accounting period, prior to restocking or inventory adjustments.

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues for a business over a specific period, indicating a financial loss.

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances at a particular date before any adjusting entries are made, used to check the accuracy of debits and credits.