Causation Flashcards
1
Q
state of affairs
A
Can be state of affairs which make victim responsible. EG. carrying handgun
2
Q
Absolute Liability
A
Larsonnuer. Involuntariness
3
Q
Factual Causation
A
White. But for
4
Q
Legal
A
Hughes established factual isnt enough on its own to convict D. More than a slight or trifling link(kimsey)/ more than a minimal cause (Cato)
5
Q
Act of 3rd Party
A
Pagett
6
Q
Victims own act
A
If it is daft and unforseeable (Kennedy) (Wiliams and Davis)
Proportionate and reasonable (Roberts)
7
Q
Natural Predictable Event
A
Earth quake etc
8
Q
Medical Treatement
A
Smith Jordan. Independent to D acts and itself potent in causing death