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SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Law of Obligations (civil law)
CONT

... the negligence of the defendant was not a substantial factor in bringing about injuries and damages allegedly sustained by the plaintiff.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Droit des obligations (droit civil)
CONT

[...] si une sanction pénale ne constitue plus une fin de non-recevoir, elle reste néanmoins un facteur important à prendre en considération au moment de l'évaluation de ce qui doit être versé à titre de dommages exemplaires.

Spanish

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