consent

Cards (3)

  • Smith v Baker

    defence will not succeed where C has no choice but to accept risk.
    an assumption of risk must be freely taken and the C must voluntarily undertake risk of harm
  • Nettleship V Weston

    consent by C may reduce damage rewarded
  • Haynes v Harwood

    where a person has duty to act and is then injured because of D's negligence, volenti (consent) will not be available as a defence