To recover for negligence, the plaintiff must prove ____; that is that the negligent act of the defendant was the direct and proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

a. actual damages
b. causation
c. malpractice
d. willful, wanton, and reckless conduct


Answer: b. causation

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