károshatással

Károshatással is a Hungarian term that translates to "damage causation" or "causality of damage" in English. It refers to the legal and factual link between an action or omission and the resulting harm or loss. In legal contexts, establishing károshatással is crucial for determining liability and awarding compensation. This concept is central to tort law, where a plaintiff must prove that the defendant's wrongful act directly led to their injury or financial loss.

The determination of károshatással typically involves two main components: factual causation and legal causation. Factual causation, often assessed using the "but for" test, asks whether the damage would have occurred if the defendant's conduct had not taken place. Legal causation, on the other hand, concerns whether the damage was a foreseeable consequence of the defendant's actions and whether the chain of causation has been broken by intervening events.

In Hungarian law, like in many other jurisdictions, károshatással is a fundamental element in civil liability cases. Without a proven link between the conduct and the damage, a claim for damages cannot succeed. This principle ensures that individuals are held responsible only for the harm they have directly caused. The assessment of károshatással can be complex, often requiring expert testimony and careful consideration of the specific circumstances of each case.