Asked by Jayleen Bocanegra on Jul 25, 2024
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Identify and describe two (2) defences available in a negligence claim. Provide an example of each.
Negligence Claim
A legal action taken when someone's failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care results in harm or loss to another person.
Defences Available
This phrase refers to various legal arguments and strategies that a defendant can legitimately rely on to challenge or negate the claims made against them in a court of law.
- Describe the defenses available in a negligence claim and provide relevant examples.
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Usman FurqanJul 25, 2024
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Voluntary Assumption of Risk: where the plaintiff assumed both the physical and legal risk of injury. An example would be skiing at a resort. Contributory Negligence: is when the plaintiff contributed to their own injury. Example: jay-walking.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the defenses available in a negligence claim and provide relevant examples.