Defences (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What type of defence is volenti non fit injuria in negligence claims?
What type of defence is volenti non fit injuria in negligence claims?
A complete defence
How many essential elements must be present for volenti to succeed?
How many essential elements must be present for volenti to succeed?
Three elements
How does volenti differ from contributory negligence?
How does volenti differ from contributory negligence?
Volenti is all-or-nothing defence
What must a claimant accept for volenti to apply?
What must a claimant accept for volenti to apply?
Both physical and legal risks
In Smith v Charles Baker, what did awareness of workplace danger NOT equal?
In Smith v Charles Baker, what did awareness of workplace danger NOT equal?
Consent to employer's negligence
How does the law treat rescuers regarding volenti?
How does the law treat rescuers regarding volenti?
Not freely accepting risk
In Condon v Basi, what did sports participants NOT consent to?
In Condon v Basi, what did sports participants NOT consent to?
Injuries from conduct outside the rules
What was the outcome in Morris v Murray regarding the intoxicated pilot?
What was the outcome in Morris v Murray regarding the intoxicated pilot?
Volenti defence succeeded
Under Occupiers' Liability Acts, what need NOT be established for volenti?
Under Occupiers' Liability Acts, what need NOT be established for volenti?
Agreement to the risk
Since when have courts shown reluctance to apply volenti?
Since when have courts shown reluctance to apply volenti?
1945