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Legal Definitions - initial cause

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Definition of initial cause

Definition: The first event in a sequence that leads to a result. It is also known as the proximate cause.

Example: A driver runs a red light and hits another car, causing the other driver to suffer injuries. The initial cause of the accident was the driver running the red light.

This example illustrates how the initial cause is the first event that leads to a result. In this case, the driver running the red light was the initial cause of the accident.

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Simple Definition

Initial cause refers to the first event or action that sets off a chain of events leading to a particular outcome. It is also known as the proximate cause, which is the primary factor that legally results in liability. An example of an initial cause could be a car accident caused by a driver running a red light, which leads to a chain of events resulting in injuries and property damage.
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