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    Question

    What does the legal maxim 'Novus Actus Interveniens' mean?

    A A Latin term for causation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A legal concept unrelated to tort law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A legal doctrine that favors the plaintiff Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D An independent event that strengthens the plaintiff's case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A defense used by the defendant to negate or reduce liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    New Intervening Act. ‘Novus Actus Interveniens’ is a Latin legal maxim that stands for ‘new intervening act’. Novus Actus Interveniens is “an independent event which, after the wrongdoer’s act has been concluded either caused or contributed to the consequence concerned”. Thus, an intervening act leads to a breakage in the cause-effect relation of the act that harmed the plaintiff. It is used as a defence by defendant to negate or reduce his liability.

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