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ARROWS used broken causation as a defense in the dispute

A break in the chain of causation can be a key defence against a damages claim when an independent event intervenes between the original conduct and the loss. ARROWS analysed the individual loss events, contractual relationships and actions of third parties to identify when the original cause ceased to be decisive. This article explains how interrupted causation can be used as part of a litigation defence.

ARROWS legal team used broken causation as a defense in a recent dispute.

 

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About the author

JUDr. Jakub Dohnal, Ph.D., LL.M.
JUDr. Jakub Dohnal, Ph.D., LL.M.

Associate, managing partner

Jakub Dohnal is an attorney-at-law and managing partner of ARROWS. He focuses on company sales, investor entries into private companies and real estate transactions — most often acting for the owner who is selling a business built over many years and needs the deal to close on the agreed terms.

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The information contained in this article is for general informational purposes only and serves as a basic guide to the issue as of 2026. Although we strive for maximum accuracy, laws and their interpretation evolve over time. We are ARROWS Law Firm, a member of the Czech Bar Association (our supervisory authority), and for the maximum security of our clients, we are insured for professional liability with a limit of CZK 350,000,000. To verify the current wording of the regulations and their application to your specific situation, it is necessary to contact ARROWS Law Firm directly (consultation@arws.cz). We are not liable for any damages arising from the independent use of the information in this article without prior individual legal consultation.

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