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The maxim of 'Novus actus interveniens' means that the chain of causation between the defendant's act…

Novus actus interveniens denotes a new intervening act, so the chain of causation "May be broken by natural or man-made event", relieving the defendant of liability for the…

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The maxim of 'Novus actus interveniens' means that the chain of causation between the defendant's act and its consequences

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Novus actus interveniens denotes a new intervening act, so the chain of causation "May be broken by natural or man-made event", relieving the defendant of liability for the later consequences.

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