Scope of the Study

Utilizing a comparative examination of case-law from England, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, this volume provides a comprehensive and systematic study of the law of intervening causation (novus actus interveniens) to present an analysis of this particular judicial limitation of liability device.

Purpose and Approach

The work provides a structure from which to formulate core general legal principles and identify the various legal tests utilized by the courts.