Cause-and-effect order is a method of organizing information in which events or actions are presented as causes that lead to specific outcomes or effects. This structure helps in understanding the relationship between different events and is crucial for analyzing complex systems or narratives.
Intervening causes refer to events that occur after a defendant's initial act and contribute to the final outcome, potentially altering the defendant's liability in legal contexts. They can either break the chain of causation, absolving the defendant of liability, or be deemed foreseeable, maintaining the original liability.