predominant cause
A predominate cause is the peril having the most significant impact in bringing about the loss in a situation involving two independent perils that operate concurrently to produce the loss, as determined by the courts.
predominant cause
A predominate cause is the peril having the most significant impact in bringing about the loss in a situation involving two independent perils that operate concurrently to produce the loss, as determined by the courts.
Additional Information
The predominant cause is then selected as the proximate cause.
Synonyms
dominant cause
