substantial factor test

substantial-factor test. Torts. The principle that causation exists when the defendant’s conduct is an important or significant contributor to the plaintiff’s injuries. Cf. BUT-FOR TEST. [Cases: Negligence 380.]

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双语律师Jenna，国际知名法学院环境法专业，擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。