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. Proximal cause test
2. But-for test
3. Substantial factor test
4. Fact-of-cause
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Rationale: Proximal cause determines how far the liability extends. Fact-of is not a test of causation.
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