The court is establishing liability in a case in which several actions caused the plaintiff's injury. Which test of causation would be most useful in this case?
1. Substantial factor test
2. Fact-of cause
3. But-for test
4. Proximal cause test
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Rationale: Substantial factor is considered the best test to pinpoint liability when several causes occur to bring a given injury. The but-for test is used to determine if the act or omission actually caused the injury or harm sustained and is not as related to the percentage of cause. Proximal cause determines how far the liability extends. Fact-of is not a test of causation.
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