Bar Exam (Next Generation) Flashcards: Actual Causation

Study Actual Causation in Bar Exam (Next Generation) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What burden of proof applies to actual causation?

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ANSWER

A preponderance of the evidence. The plaintiff must show the defendant's conduct more likely than not caused the harm.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Actual Causation, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for Bar Exam (Next Generation).

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