Legal Definitions - jural cause

Definition: Jural cause refers to the legal cause that is sufficient to result in liability. It is an act or omission that is considered in law to result in a consequence, so that liability can be imposed on the actor. It is also known as proximate cause.

Example: A driver who runs a red light and causes an accident resulting in injuries to another person is the jural cause of the accident. The driver's act of running the red light is the legal cause of the injuries and the driver can be held liable for the damages caused.

Explanation: In this example, the driver's act of running the red light is the jural cause because it is the legal cause of the injuries. The injured person can hold the driver liable for the damages caused because the driver's act was the proximate cause of the accident.