Causation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three rules of causation?
A
- Hastening inevitable result
- Simultaneous acts
- Preexisting condition
2
Q
What are examples of Intervening acts?
A
- Acts of nature
- Acts by a third party
- Acts by the victim
3
Q
What is an Intervening act?
A
-Generally, an intervening act will shield the defendant from liability if it is mere coincidence or is outside the foreseeable sphere of risk
4
Q
What is Cause in Fact/Actual Cause?
A
- Boils down to “but for” test
- Includes accelerated cause
5
Q
What is Proximate Cause?
A
- Cause within the scope of liability
- Harm was reasonably forseeable
