This paper considers the principle that it is sufficient to establish causation in fact in tort to show that the defendant's act or omission made a material contribution to the harm. It argues that the principle involves an application of the but-for test and not an exception to it.
This paper considers the principle that it is sufficient to establish causation in fact in tort to show that the defendant's act or omission made a material contribution to the harm. It argues that the principle involves an application of the but-for test and not an exception to it.
This paper considers the principle that it is sufficient to establish causation in fact in tort to show that the defendant's act or omission made a material contribution to the harm. It argues that the principle involves an application of the but-for test and not an exception to it.