Tom and Tim both negligently start their own fires.The fires combine to burn down Jeff's house.A court would use the ________ test to determine liability.
A)substantial factor
B)zone of danger
C)impact
D)but-for

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In such cases,courts apply a different test by asking whether each defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff's injury.Under this test,both Tom and Tim are likely to be liable for Jeff's loss.

Tom and Tim Both Negligently Start Their Own Fires