natural and probable consequence
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natural and prob·a·ble con·se·quence n: a consequence that one could reasonably expect to result from an act
the injury was determined to be a natural and probable consequence of the defendant's negligence
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law.
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1996.
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