Multiple choice

In which of the following cases the plea of volenti non fit Injuria can be taken:

  1. rescue cases

  2. plaintiff has knowledge of the risk

  3. plaintiff is employed in the job involving risk

  4. plaintiff had knowledge and volunteered to take the risk
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Volenti non fit injuria is a defence in tort that means where a person engages in an event accepting and aware of the risks inherent in that event, then they cannot later seek compensation for an injury suffered during the event. Where the plaintiff had knowledge and volunteered to take the risk, the plea of volenti non fit Injuria can be taken. 

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