Not quite. The problem says that Warren dropped the equipment because he was frightened by the horn. So Sharon's violation of the statute was a but-for cause of Warren's injury.

Recall the sheep pen case, Gorris v. Scott on page 210. The violation of the statute was a but-for cause of the sheep washing overboard. But the court did not hold the shipowner liable. Was the statute there intended to prevent sheep from being washed overboard? No. It was intended to prevent sheep from getting contagious diseases.

Return to assignment 4.