Causation (law)

Causation in law refers to the relationship between a defendant's actions and the harm or injury suffered by the plaintiff. It is a critical element in many legal claims, particularly in tort law, where a plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant's actions were a cause of the harm experienced. Causation is typically divided into two components: 1. **Actual Cause (Cause-in-Fact)**: This refers to whether the defendant's actions actually resulted in the harm.