An applicable example of the ________ is a drive-by shooting in which three perpetrators shoot the same victim. If medical records demonstrate that bullets from all three guns struck vital organs while the victim was still alive, each shooter may be held liable for causing the victim's death.

A. felony murder rule
B. but for test
C. absolute rule
D. substantial factor test


Answer: D

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