For liability to be imposed when negligence is alleged, in many jurisdictions, the injured party must prove that the defendant's act was not only the cause in fact of the injury but also the ____ of the injury.
A) superseding cause
B) intervening conduct or strict liability
C) misappropriation
D) comparative negligence
E) none of the other choices

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The correct term for what the injured party must prove is "proximate cause" of the injury, which is not listed among the options provided.

For Liability to Be Imposed When Negligence Is Alleged, in Many