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Stephenson v Waite Tileman Limited

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Stephenson v Waite Tileman Limited
CourtCourt of Appeal of New Zealand
Full case name Stephenson v Waite Tile Limited
Decided27 June 1972
Citation[1973] 1 NZLR 152
Court membership
Judges sittingTurner P, Richmond, McArthur

Stephenson v Waite Tileman Limited [1973] 1 NZLR 152 is a case in New Zealand regarding causation and remoteness.[1][2] That is, the case addressed whether a person is responsible for the injuries of another person if the injuries are very remote from their cause. The court answered affirmatively.[2]

References

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  1. ^ McLay, Geoff (2003). Butterworths Student Companion Torts (4th ed.). LexisNexis. ISBN 0-408-71686-X.
  2. ^ a b Kidner, Richard. Casebook on Torts, p. 79 (2012).