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Strong v Woolworths Ltd (But-For Test)

[2012] HCA 5
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2012
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Causation under s.5D(1)(a) Civil Liability Act requires the negligence to be a necessary condition of the harm; equipoise means the plaintiff fails.

Area of Law

tort

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