Mr Aderemi owns a car which was insured under comprehensive policy. while insuring the car, he did not inform the company that his wife who have no driving licence also drives the car. the wife while driving the car, came face to face with rioters who damaged the car.
what is the proximage cause of the damage to the car
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A.
misrepresentation -
B.
inexperienced driving -
C.
riot -
D.
reckless driving
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
A proximate cause is one that islegally sufficient to result in liability. It is an act or omission that is considered in law to result in a consequence, so that liability can be imposed on the actor. It is thecause that directly produces an event.