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Chester v Afshar

[2004] UKHL 41
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2004
Statusunclear

Key Principle

modified causation in informed consent cases; policy-based exception to but-for test

Area of Law

Tort — Causation, Remoteness and Damages

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