Causality
/ˌkɔːzˈælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The relationship between cause and effect, particularly in establishing legal responsibility or liability.
The court examined causality to determine if the defendant's actions led to the plaintiff's injury.
- (n.) A principle used in tort law and contract law to link wrongful acts with resultant damages.
Proving causality is essential for a successful negligence claim.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, establishing causality requires both factual cause (cause-in-fact) and legal cause (proximate cause); precision in linking actions to outcomes is crucial for liability determinations.
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