英美侵权法中的介入因素与取代原因理论评析

Comment on the theory of intervening factor & superseding cause in Anglo-American tort law

介入因素与取代原因理论对英美侵权法因果关系的认定起着不可或缺的作用。介入因素的存在就为被告进行某种责任的抗辩提供了可能,也为原告选择有效恰当的赔偿责任人提供了更多的机会。本文即从该理论的产生发展及在实践中应用进行剖析解读,以期在因果关系的认定及最终损害的分摊上既体现出公平性又能在实践中进一步完善该理论。

It is essential for the theory of intervening factor ＆ superseding cause to confine causality in Anglo - American tort law. intervening factor provides possibility for the defendant to plea, as well as more chances for the plaintiff to elect appropriate compensator, the essay analyzes origination ＆development of the theory and practical application, expects to fairly cognize causality and apportion final injury, in the meantime, perfect ulteriorly the theory.