Asked by Brooke Nowlin on May 07, 2024

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_______is causation brought about by an act or omission without which an event would not have occurred.

A) Causation in fact
B) Proximate cause
C) Legal cause
D) None of these choices is correct.

Causation In Fact

Causation brought about by an act or omission without which an event would not have occurred.

Proximate Cause

Proximate Cause is a legal concept that connects an individual’s actions to the resulting effect, determining whether the actions are legally deemed to cause a particular outcome.

Legal Cause

A legally recognized reason that directly links an action to a legal consequence, establishing liability.

  • Attain comprehension of the fundamental aspects of tort law, with an emphasis on the role causation plays in establishing liability.
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yareisy plumeyMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Causation in fact, also known as "but-for" causation, refers to a situation where an act or omission is considered a cause of an event if the event would not have occurred without it. This concept is used to establish a direct link between an action and an outcome in legal contexts.