Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a valid defence in tort?

  1. Volenti non fit injuria

  2. Vis major

  3. Scienti non fit injuria

  4. Consent

  5. None of above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct: Scienti non fit injuria, which means that only knowledge of the risk is not enough to claim defence, there must be acceptance to undergo the results of the risk undertaken. There had to be consent and mere knowledge is not sufficient.