Multiple choice

This item consists of two statements. One labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Examine these statements and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true or false. Select your answer using the code: Assertion (A): Law cannot take account of everything that follows a wrongful act. Reasoi(R): Causes of causes or consequences of consequences are outside the scope of liability. `

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true

  2. Both (A) and (R) are false

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Both assertion and reason are correct principles of tort law. The assertion reflects that liability cannot extend to infinite causal chains. The reason explains the legal maxim that causes of causes are outside liability scope - there must be reasonable proximity between wrongful act and damage.

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