In Royall v The Queen (1991) 172 CLR 378, the High Court upheld Royall’s murder conviction. Royall’s actions were the substantial or significant cause of the victim’s response of jumping to her death, maintaining the…
In Amaca Pty Ltd v Ellis [2010] HCA 5, the High Court determined that asbestos exposure was not a probable cause of a long-term smoker’s lung cancer—it was incorrect of the trial judge to assess…
In Amstad v Brisbane City Council (No 1) [1968] Qd R 344, a council employee entered the premises of the plaintiff, contrary to the council ordinances. It was held that entry upon the land could…