Azmat on Motive and Formal Causation Ahson Azmat (Notre Dame Law School) has posted When Motive Matters: Formal Causation in the Law on SSRN. Here is the abstract: When motive matters in determining a defendant’s liability—when their reasons for action mark the difference between permitted and forbidden employment decisions, or school admissions procedures, or coverage for medical services—the Supreme Court has recently reaffirmed the so-called “traditional” model of but-for causation.

Azmat on Motive and Formal Causation

Ahson Azmat (Notre Dame Law School) has posted When Motive Matters: Formal Causation in the Law on SSRN. Here is the abstract: When motive matters in determining a defendant’s liability—when their reasons for action mark the difference between permitted and…

JDM's caveat here is so important. Junior/aspiring scholars are (reasonably) rational creatures. Controlling for authentic interests and passions at the margins, we'll follow the incentive/reward structure that senior scholars indicate leads to success. Ball's in your court!

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