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Turton, Gemma,

Evidential uncertainty in causation in negligence / Gemma Turton. - xi, 245 pages ; 24 cm. - Hart studies in private law ; volume 15 .

Based on author's thesis (doctoral -University of Birmingham, 2013) issued under title: A critical analysis of the current approach of the courts and academics to the problem of evidential uncertainty in causation in tort law.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-236) and index.

Introduction -- Theoretical and doctrinal framework -- Identifying the proper function of causation -- Proof of causation -- Loss of a chance -- The evidentiary gap -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 9781849467049 9781474202695 (online)

LCCN: 2015049497

Subjects--Personal Names:
Wright, Richard W. (Law professor)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Proximate cause (Law)
Proximate cause (Law)--England.

Subjects--Index Terms: NESS (necessary element of a sufficient set)

LC Class. No.: K940 / .T87 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 346.03/2