Causation Cases Flashcards
1
Q
The defendant kidnapped his girlfriend and got into a standoff with armed police, they were both killed, the girlfriend by accident.
A
R V Pagett
Used for the but for test
2
Q
Defendant attempted to position his mother with tea but she died of a heart attack before the poison took effect. They were not guilty
A
R V White
Use for when but for fails
3
Q
Defendant stabbed someone in the back, they died while in care
A
R V Smith
Used for operative and substantial test
4
Q
Defendant stabbed a woman in the back, she was Jehovah’s Witness so could not get a blood transfusion and died.
A
R V Blaue
Used to explain thin skull rule
