Multiple choice

If a person enters voluntarily into a Sports event and receives grave injury, he has:

  1. a claim in torts for medical expenses though not for a loss of income

  2. a claim in torts for loss of earning capacity

  3. no claim in torts because the injury was not intentionally caused

  4. no claim in torts because of the principle volenti non fit injuria.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Volenti non fit injuria is a defense in tort law meaning 'to a willing person, injury is not done.' When a person voluntarily participates in a sports event, they impliedly consent to normal risks inherent in that sport. This includes injuries sustained during normal play, even if serious, as long as they are not caused intentionally or outside the rules of the game. The participant cannot then claim damages for injuries they voluntarily risked.

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