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Question
Gerard wants to get some land cleared in Texas. With the help of a consulting agency, he hires Carlos, an independent contractor. Carlos procures dynamite from a legitimate dealer, to be used in clearing the land. However, the explosion of dynamite causes cracks to appear in the outer walls of a nearby house. Who is liable to the owner of the damaged house?
A) Gerard
B) Carlos
C) both Gerard and Carlos
D) the consulting agency
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