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4 Cards in this Set
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DIRECT CAUSATION |
MAJORITY - WAGON MOUND I: Defendant is only liable for the foreseeabe results of his negligent act. MINORITY - POLEMIS: Defendant is liable for ALL results of his negligent act. |
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INDIRECT CAUSATION |
Damage is caused by an intervening act. (3rd person, animal, or act of God.) |
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DEPENDENT Intervening Cause |
Normal response to stimulus created by defendant's negligent act. (Ex. rescues, reactions, checking, escapes.) |
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INDEPENDENT Intervening Cause |
Abnormal response to stimulus created by defendant's negligent act. (Ex. 3rd person, animal, or act of God.) |