Assumption of risk
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assumption-of-risk-214-2575208
title:
Assumption of risk
text:
Assumption of risk is a defense, specifically an affirmative defense, in the law of torts, which bars or reduces a plaintiff's right to recovery against a negligent tortfeasor if the defendant can demonstrate that the plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risks at issue inherent to the dangerous activity in which the plaintiff was participating at the time of their injury.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Defence in the law of torts which reduces a plaintiff's rights to recovery for negligence
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_risk
date created:
2005-04-05T20:35:56Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T14:40:58Z
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