Causes
Definitions
- (n.) Events or actions directly responsible for bringing about a legal consequence or injury.
The plaintiff must prove the causes of the accident to establish liability.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of cause, meaning to produce an effect or result.
The defendant causes damage through negligence.
Forms
- cause
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Commentary
As a noun, 'causes' typically refers to multiple factors producing legal effects. As a verb, it is the present tense of 'cause'; substantive legal discussions focus on the base form.
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