A forest fire was found to have been caused by the negligence of the D. It merged with another fire of independent and unknown origin and destroyed P's property.
Procedural History:
Trial court found for P.
MN Supreme Court affirmed, found for P.
Issues:
If the cause of the injury is brought about by the acts of the D along with some independent act, is D liable?
Holding/Rule:
If the acts of the D unite with some other independent acts, D is liable even if either act would have brought about the injury.
