[摘要]近因原则是处理保险案件的基本原则之一,我国《保险法》尚未明确,在实践中适用混乱,应当引起关注。近因是指处于支配地位或者起决定作用的原因,即使在时间上它并不是最近的。胡文富先生适用近因原则(在《保险•法律•写作》一书中)处理保险案例的推理值得商榷,我们要通过研究保险实践中的案例,完善《保险法》,使我国保险法规与国际接轨,促进我国保险事业健康发展。 [关键词]近因原则;法律适用;保险理论;保险责任 [中图分类号] F842.0 [文献标识码] A [文章编号]1004-3306(2005)02-0048-03
Abstract: Principle of Proximate Cause is one of the basic principles that handles the insurance cases, the law of insurance of our country hasn’t yet nailed down in the fulfillment, which should beget concerns. Proximate Cause is a reason that is in the domination position or arouses determinative function, even it is not the most recent according to time. Mr. HuWenfu applies Principle of Proximate Cause (in his book of Insurance•Law•Writing) while dealing with insurance cases, but his illation is worthwhile deliberating. We should consummate the Law of Insurance through studying the cases in practice, bring it in line with the international level, and promote the healthy development of the insurance business of our country. Key words: Principle of Proximate Cause; Juristic application; Claim handling; Insurance duty