Asked by George Greer on Jun 17, 2024
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________ is the plaintiff's voluntary consent to a known danger.
A) Contributory negligence
B) Product misuse
C) No privity
D) Assumption of risk
Assumption of Risk
A legal doctrine that holds an individual to assume the risk of any harm arising from a dangerous activity they voluntarily participate in, limiting liability for the party offering the activity.
Contributory Negligence
A legal principle where the plaintiff's own negligence played a role in the harm they suffered, which can limit or prevent recovery from the defendant.
Privity
A legal doctrine ensuring that contracts are only enforceable by and against parties that are directly involved in the agreement.
- Compare the various legal defenses available for product liability claims.
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Ronil BonnetJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Assumption of risk is the plaintiff's voluntary consent to a known danger.It can occur anytime the plaintiff willingly exposes herself to a known product hazard-for example,by consuming obviously adulterated food.As with product misuse,assumption of risk ordinarily has been a defense in warranty,negligence,and strict liability cases.
Learning Objectives
- Compare the various legal defenses available for product liability claims.