proximate consequence or result — One which succeeds naturally in the ordinary course of things. A consequence which, in addition to being in the train of physical causation, is not entirely outside the range of expectation or probability, as viewed by ordinary men. The Mars, D.C … Black's law dictionary
proximate result — proximate consequence or result One which succeeds naturally in the ordinary course of things. A consequence which, in addition to being in the train of physical causation, is not entirely outside the range of expectation or probability, as… … Black's law dictionary
proximate cause — see cause 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. proximate cause … Law dictionary
proximate cause — That which, in a natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient intervening cause, produces injury, and without which the result would not have occurred. Wisniewski v. Great Atlantic & Pac. Tea Co., 226 Pa.Super. 574, 323 A.2d 744,… … Black's law dictionary
proximate cause — As an element of tort liability:–that cause, which, in natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient intervening cause, produces the injury, and without which the result would not have occurred. The primary moving cause, or the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
natural consequence — The consequence of an act which ordinarily follows it. 38 Am J1st Negl § 57. A result which reasonably might have been foreseen. McCann v Newark & South Orange Railway Co. 58 NJL 642, 34 A 1052. A consequence which might naturally be expected to… … Ballentine's law dictionary
natural and probable consequence — A test of proximate cause. 38 Am J1st Negl § 57. See natural consequence; probable consequence … Ballentine's law dictionary
in consequence of intoxication — A clause found in dram shop or civil damage acts, meaning that intoxication was the proximate cause, or at least a contributory cause, of the injury for which recovery may be had under such statute. 30 Am J Rev ed Intox L § 541 … Ballentine's law dictionary
probable consequence doctrine — A test of proximate cause according to whether or not the injury was reasonably foreseeable by a person of ordinary intelligence and prudence. 26 Am J2d Electr § 48 … Ballentine's law dictionary
actionable — That for which an action will lie, furnishing legal ground for an action. See cause of action justiciable controversy See also @ actionable fraud Deception practiced in order to induce another to part with property or surrender some legal right.… … Black's law dictionary
