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Miller v Miller

(2011) 242 CLR 446
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2011
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that the civil liability legislation barring claims based on illegal activity does not extend to all criminal conduct; the defence requires a sufficient connection between the illegal conduct and the risk of harm.

Area of Law

tort

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