Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a situation where a \textit{novus actus interveniens} by the claimant might break the chain of causation?
Question 2
In the context of legal causation, what is the primary significance of the 'material contribution to harm' test?
Question 3
A defendant negligently causes a fire in their factory. The fire spreads to a neighboring property due to an unforeseeable lightning strike that ignites a highly flammable, but previously safe, chemical stored on the neighboring property. Which principle is most likely to limit the defendant's liability for the damage to the neighboring property?
Question 4
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between factual and legal causation?
Question 5
A claimant suffers a minor injury due to the defendant's negligence. While recovering, the claimant develops an unforeseeable allergic reaction to a standard prescribed medication, leading to severe complications. Which legal principle would most likely be applied to determine the defendant's liability for the severe complications?
