What is the effect of a successful plea of 'volenti non fit injuria' in a negligence claim?

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It reduces the damages payable by the defendant proportionately.

It acts as a complete defence, absolving the defendant of all liability.

It shifts the burden of proof to the claimant.

It limits liability to pure economic loss only.

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Translate the Latin phrase and understand its legal effect.

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B.It acts as a complete defence, absolving the defendant of all liability.✓ Correct

Volenti non fit injuria (voluntary assumption of risk) is a complete defence in tort. If proven, the claimant recovers nothing because they fully understood and consented to the risk of injury.

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Confusing volenti (a complete defence) with contributory negligence (a partial defence).

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