Defence

Question 1

Contributory Negligence

Answer 1

Partial defence. Reduces damages. Law Reform Act 1945 - any damages awarded to the claimant may be reduced to the extent the claimant contributed to their own harm.

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

Full defence. Removes D liability. No damages.
1. Full knowledge of risk involved
2. Exercised free choice
3. Volunitary accepted the risk

Question 3

Ogwo V Taylor

Answer 3

C was a firefighter who suffered burns to his upper body and the heat penetrated his protective clothing.
D owe doc to firefighter.