The Town of Sussex Corner owned a bridge.Ruby negligently damaged the bridge by ramming it with a boat.At that point, it would have cost $30 000 to repair the bridge.Before the town could do so, however, Oswald negligently rammed the bridge in a different spot with his own boat.The town had the damage from both incidents repaired at the same time for a total cost of $50 000.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

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Since Oswald's negligence caused further damage to the bridge after Ruby's initial damage, he can be held liable for the additional damages caused by his own conduct. Therefore, both Ruby and Oswald may be held liable for some damages, but the extent of their liability would depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Option A may also be true, but it does not necessarily exclude the possibility of Oswald being held liable as well. Option B is not accurate because the town cannot recover the same amount from both Ruby and Oswald. Option C is possible but not necessarily true, as the extent of the liability would depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Option D is incorrect because Ruby's negligence was a contributing factor to the total loss, and she can still be held liable for the damages she caused.

The Town of Sussex Corner Owned a Bridge